Legal Regional Counsel - EMEA

We are looking for a Legal Regional Counsel to act as a trusted legal partner for our EMEA operations. The Regional Counsel will serve as the primary legal advisor for the company’s EMEA operations, acting as a trusted partner to business leaders and providing end‑to‑end legal support across a wide range of commercial, corporate, compliance, and operational matters. This is a highly autonomous role, requiring strong business acumen, versatility, and the ability to balance risk management with enabling growth.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Commercial Contracts/Operations

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad spectrum of agreements including sales, procurement, distribution, licensing, services, and technology contracts.
• Provide pragmatic advice on contract risks and business implications.
• Support local bidding requests.

Corporate Governance

• Support corporate secretarial matters, including board resolutions, filings, and maintenance of legal entities across EMEA.
• Advise on corporate structuring, reorganizations, and cross‑border transactions as required.

Compliance & Regulatory

• Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations across EMEA, including competition law, data protection (GDPR), employment law, and industry‑specific regulations.
• Develop and implement local compliance policies, training, and monitoring programs.

Employment & HR Support

• Advise HR on employment contracts, policies, terminations, and employee relations issues.
• Support internal investigations and disciplinary processes.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation Management

• Manage disputes, claims, and litigation, coordinating with external counsel where necessary.
• Provide strategic guidance on risk mitigation and settlement options.

Strategic Business Partnering

• Act as a proactive advisor to senior management and operational teams, embedding legal considerations into business decision‑making.
• Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic projects in the region as instructed.

External Counsel Management

• Select, instruct, and manage external law firms efficiently, ensuring cost‑effective and high‑quality service delivery.

Required Education, Experience & Skills:

• Qualified lawyer with admission to practice in an EMEA jurisdiction.
• 8+ years of post‑qualification experience, ideally gained in both private practice and in‑house roles.
• Broad exposure to commercial, corporate, compliance, and employment law matters.
• Strong knowledge of EMEA regulatory frameworks, including GDPR.
• Proven ability to operate independently and manage diverse legal issues simultaneously.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Business‑oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and commercial objectives.
• Fluency in English required; additional EMEA languages a plus.

Personal Attributes

• Self‑starter with high levels of initiative and accountability.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with stakeholders at all levels.
• Pragmatic, solution‑oriented, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, multicultural environment.
• Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure.

The position offers a permanent employment contract under the Italian National Collective Agreement (CCNL Terziario Distribuzione e Servizi). The gross annual base salary ranges from €80,000 to €100,000 at Quadro level, in addition to a variable bonus.