Our client, a leading international group operating in the FMCG sector, is looking for a Legal Manager to join its Legal team in Milan.
Reporting to the Legal Director, the successful candidate will act as a Legal Business Partner, providing legal support across a broad range of business activities and working closely with internal stakeholders, including Marketing, Sales and other corporate functions.
The role offers exposure to commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, product-related legal matters, dispute prevention and cross-functional business initiatives within an international corporate environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Commercial Contracts and Business Support Draft and negotiate national and international contracts.
Ensure that relationships with domestic and international suppliers are governed by appropriate contractual documentation and tender documents, with the aim of avoiding or minimising business risks.
Support the Legal team in providing advice on commercial law, ensuring compliance with company standards, internal policies and applicable legislation.
Provide day-to-day legal support to internal stakeholders across Marketing, Sales and other corporate functions.
Legal Compliance and Corporate Policies Maintain and ensure company compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Draft and review internal policies and regulations.
Monitor and analyse legislative developments at national and international level, ensuring timely compliance with national and European regulatory requirements.
Provide support on a broad range of legal matters, including competition law, anti-bribery legislation, privacy, consumer protection, and health and safety.
Litigation and Dispute Management Protect and assist the company in contentious matters, particularly in employment and commercial law.
Cooperate in the management of disputes, with a primary focus on pre-litigation activities and the prevention of litigation risks.




Manage relationships with external legal counsel in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation.
Cross-functional Projects and Business Initiatives Support the implementation of new projects and initiatives, primarily involving multiple business functions.
Assess, monitor and anticipate potential legal and regulatory issues affecting the business.
Analyse opportunities and risks, working closely with relevant stakeholders throughout the different stages of each project.
Address questions and requests from internal clients, ensuring alignment with company strategies, applicable laws, regulations and European directives.
Product Compliance and Consumer Protection Ensure that new products comply with applicable legislation while supporting business strategies and minimising legal risks.
Review packaging, product materials, consumer information activities, market research, digital media content and other business activities with legal relevance.
Respond promptly to legal queries concerning products, marketing activities and consumer-facing communications.
Regulatory Affairs and Institutional Relations Maintain effective and timely relationships with relevant agencies, government authorities and the Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (ADM).
Manage communications and requests addressed to ADM.
Support the Corporate Affairs function in its relationships with institutions and government bodies.
REQUIREMENTS Law degree.
Fully qualified Italian lawyer, admitted to the Italian Bar.
At least 10 years of professional experience.
Previous in-house experience is required, preferably within an international FMCG environment.
Excellent command of Italian and English, both written and spoken.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders across different business functions.
Customer-oriented approach, flexibility and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously while working to tight deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Ambition, a proactive mindset and strong potential for professional growth.

📌 Legal Manager | FMCG (Milano)
🏢 KeyPartners
📍 Milano