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About the Opportunity
A global media and publishing company with magazine businesses in Italy and Spain is looking for an
Italian-qualified corporate and commercial attorney
with
7+ years
of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts, media, advertising, data protection and compliance for an
ongoing, part-time
engagement.
The work will involve drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and advising on advertising, privacy, IP and Italian regulatory matters for the company's Italian business. The attorney will act as a practical, business-focused adviser to the Italian leadership team, reporting to the Head of Legal for Spain and Italy, and occasionally support the Spanish business and cross-border Italy–Spain matters.
Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate
commercial agreements
, including licensing, services, advertising, branded content, IP, NDAs, DPAs and general terms and conditions
Advise editorial, sales and marketing teams on
advertising, branded content, consumer protection, copyright and press law
, including pre-publication review
Support
privacy and data protection compliance
, including DPIAs, records of processing and privacy notices
Support
Italian regulatory and compliance
matters,



including AGCOM requirements,
Legislative Decree ********
, whistleblowing, FCPA-related compliance, policies and training
Assist with
corporate governance
and housekeeping, including powers of attorney, board and shareholder support and the corporate PEC mailbox
Support sales teams with
public tender documentation
, advertiser onboarding and commercial terms
Coordinate with
external counsel
and consultants, including for a Swiss subsidiary
Required Qualifications
Qualified to practice law in the EU
(preferably in
Italy
) with at least
7 years
of post-qualification experience
Strong
commercial contract
drafting, review and negotiation experience
Solid knowledge of
Italian commercial, advertising, data protection, IP, corporate and regulatory law
Experience advising on
media, publishing, advertising and digital
matters
Professional working proficiency in
Italian and English
, written and spoken
Ability to work
autonomously
across multiple matters with senior business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Professional fluency in
Spanish
(
strongly
preferred)
Knowledge of
Spanish law
Employment and HR
counseling experience
Based in or near
Milan
, with the ability to attend occasional in-person meetings
Location:
Hybrid; Milan, Italy preferred for occasional in-person meetings, remote candidates considered
Schedule:
Tempo parziale, ***** hours per week estimated initially (though this may vary week-to-week), with potential to increase depending on fit and need
Duration:
Ongoing; begins hourly during an evaluation period,



with potential to move to a project or flat-fee arrangement
Compensation:
$******* USD per hour,
flexible
for the right candidate (please submit your
most competitive rate)
Required:
Qualified to practice law in
Italy
Amenable to working as the client's
direct independent contractor/outside counsel
under the client's standard payment terms (
Net-30 days
)
All rates are quoted in
USD
Related Notes:
Please note that the Priori platform requires dollar-denominated billing & payments. You should
state your bid in USD
, and account for any potential taxes and exchange rate fluctuations when doing so; your rate will be set at the start of the engagement and will not fluctuate month to month.
Following payment, we use a trusted transfer partner to transfer your legal fee component to your local bank account. Transfers may be subject to fees imposed by our transfer partner or your bank, including FX fees, processing fees, or other charges depending on the specific network used to effect the transfer.
We encourage you to account and hedge for all potential fees (including tax implications) and any FX / exchange rate risk you may encounter when quoting your rate to clients.
Why Join the Priori Network
Gain access to:
High-quality engagements with top in-house legal teams
Flexible work opportunities that align with your schedule and goals
A streamlined platform experience with no endless proposals or bidding wars
A dedicated team that advocates for your success, from matching to payment
At Priori, we believe great lawyers deserve a third path. One that combines sophisticated work, autonomy, and support. If this sounds like the kind of opportunity you're looking for, we'd love to hear from you.
Priori is an equal opportunity organization. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all network professionals.
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