Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover)

Legal Counsel (Fixed‑Term Maternity Cover)

Location: Milano, MI, Italy. The role is a 12‑month maternity cover fixed‑term contract reporting to the Head of Legal, Europe, working from the HQ of Milan as part of the Legal & Business Affairs Team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation, review, negotiation and approval of sales agreements and related commercial documentation for both standard and bespoke deals.
• Provide legal advice on advertising, sponsorship, licensing, branded content, partnerships and commercial initiatives.
• Provide legal support on agreements relating to talent participation in commercial campaigns, editorial initiatives, branded content and events.
• Draft and negotiate agreements with talent, agents, production companies, venues, suppliers and event partners.
• Advise on consumer‑facing propositions, digital products, subscription offerings, competitions, promotions and audience engagement initiatives.
• Provide guidance on digital marketing, social media, influencer activity, online advertising and emerging technologies.
• Advise editorial stakeholders on media law, intellectual property and content‑related legal risks.
• Review editorial, branded and multimedia content prior to publication to identify and mitigate legal exposure.
• Support the resolution of claims, disputes, takedown requests and rights clearance matters.
• Advise on the legal and regulatory aspects of staging events, including permits, permissions, insurance and sponsorship arrangements.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to facilitate efficient deal execution and risk management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as Legal Counsel, Legal Specialist or similar roles, in‑house or in a law firm.
• Admission to bar is considered a plus.
• Professional working proficiency in Italian and English; knowledge of other languages is a strong plus.
• Strong expertise in commercial, sales, advertising, marketing, media and consumer law.
• Solid understanding of intellectual property, digital media, social media, influencer marketing and advertising regulation, including awareness of emerging legal and regulatory trends.
• Experience advising on commercial contracts, content licensing, events and consumer‑facing initiatives within a fast‑paced business environment.
• Proven ability to deliver clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and operate effectively in a dynamic media environment.
• Experience in the media and/or entertainment industry is a strong plus.

Salary & Benefits

The position is classified from 2nd to 1st level under the “Graphic – Editorial” Collective Bargaining Agreement, with an annual gross salary ranging from €36,000 to €45,000, in addition to a comprehensive employee benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CondéNast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.