Legal Counsel at Belmond

Legal Counsel at Belmond in Milano, LOM, IT.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Legal Counsel with 2-3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our dynamic in-house Legal & Corporate Integrity department within Belmond.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the legal strategy of our luxury train and hotel businesses in Southern Europe, working in a fast-paced international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, client contracts, partnership agreements, and service agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies.
• Business Support: Provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice and support to various business functions (e.g., operations, finance, sales, marketing, HR) on day-to-day legal matters, helping to mitigate risks and achieve business objectives.
• Litigation Coordination: Manage and coordinate litigation strategy with external law firms, providing internal guidance and ensuring efficient handling of legal disputes.
• Compliance: Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the company's compliance programs, including but not limited to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 (Organizational and Management Model), data protection (GDPR), anti-bribery, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Particular focus and support for supplier on-boarding and diligence.
• Reporting: Provide timely and clear reporting on legal tasks and ongoing matters to line managers and relevant stakeholders as required.
• Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research and provide concise analysis on various legal topics relevant to the hospitality and luxury sectors.

Requirements Qualifications and Experience

• Admitted to practice Italian law.
• 2-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law firm or an in-house legal department, ideally within an international context.
• Prior in-house experience is preferred.
• Experience in commercial contract law is essential.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks, including Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001, is highly desirable.
• Excellent command of English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
• Experience in the hospitality, travel, or luxury sector will be considered a significant advantage.

Skills and Attributes

• Proactive & Autonomous: Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and take initiative in a demanding environment.
• Team Player: Collaborative mindset, with the ability to build strong working relationships across different departments, jurisdictions and cultures.
• Ethical Judgment: High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to evolving legal landscapes and business needs.

Benefits

• Permanent contract under CCNL Federalberghi - Turismo
• Base salary range: €50.000 - €55.000
• Meal vauchers
• Welfare platform with credit
• Discovery Belmond program and discounted prices at our iconic properties

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry.