Legal Specialist (Maternity Cover)

KIKO MILANO was founded in 1997 in Milan and since then has revolutionized how cosmetics are sold globally. We strive to offer an incredible variety of products, textures & colours, a multi-sensorial experience in innovative technology yet always at an affordable price. Based in Italy, and truthful to its DNA, KIKO MILANO takes advantage of combining trustworthy quality, creativity and stunning aesthetics.

Your role at KIKO MILANO

We are looking for a Legal Specialist (Maternity Cover) to join KIKO MILANO's Legal & Corporate Affairs Team, reporting to the Italy & Global Real Estate Legal Director.

Such talent will provide legal support across a broad range of business activities, ensuring legal compliance while protecting the Company's interests and supporting business growth in Italy and internationally.

In particular, you will:

• Review, negotiate and draft real estate agreements, supporting the development of KIKO Group's retail network.
• Review, negotiate and draft a broad range of retail and marketing contracts, protecting brand image and reputation.
• Draft prize promotions rules and related terms and conditions and manage their implementation.
• Provide legal advice on all legal matters supporting KIKO Group Italian and foreign entities.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and provide practical and business-oriented solutions.
• Support the Legal team in the management of day-to-day legal activities and corporate documentation.

What you will need to succeed

• Degree in Law. A qualification obtained abroad will be evaluated if recognised as equivalent to a degree in Law, pursuant to current legislation.
• Up to 3 years of overall experience in a retail company and/or in an international law firm gained in civil, commercial, corporate, real estate and/or M&A law.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word.
• Fluent in English, including the ability to negotiate and draft effectively.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Problem solver with the ability to resolve legal and business issues practically and efficiently.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Passionate about building relationships and collaborating with legal teammates and key stakeholders.
• Ability in internal client-facing demeanor.

We would love if you had

• A leader-driven approach:
  • Thinking before acting, innovating, simplifying and delivering results
  • Placing the customer first, driving change and leading by example
  • Collaborating, growing expertise and embracing diversity
• Ability to learn on the job
• Strong problem-solving skills & detail-oriented
• Highly collaborative style & willingness and demonstrated ability to work in teams
• Openness to a culture of continuous feedback
• Business-oriented mindset and ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills