We have been instructed by a leading multinational group operating in the transport sector to source a 

Legal Counsel

Main responsibilities

Reporting to the Legal Director Italy and working within a team of three, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting corporate governance activities, and progressively contributing to strategic projects, extraordinary transactions and M&A initiatives.

Candidate profile

• Italian Qualified lawyer, admitted to the Bar 
• PQE of at least 4 to 5 years. 
• Core Contractual Expertise: strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of complex commercial agreements (e.g., supply, service, IT, and strategic partnership agreements). 
• Good commercial and corporate (M&A) legal experience. 
• Plus: Sector & Regulatory Knowledge: familiarity with public transport regulations, public procurement, and concessions.
• Procurement experience would be welcomed (but not essential). 
• Risk Management: solid understanding of contractual risk allocation, liability limitations, indemnities, and termination mechanisms. 
• Swift, effective and satisfactory resolution of legal issues across all fields. 
• Ability to influence at all levels in the organisation. 
• Very effective negotiation and influencing skills. 
• Positive and proactive attitude and solutions-orientated. 
• Strong analytical skills and able to interpret information to all levels of management throughout the company, becoming a valued partner. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, both in Italian and in English. 
• Ability to manage a demanding workload according to competing business priorities. 
• Good team player with a sense of humour.

Location

Milan

Compensation Package

€65.000 gross annual salary

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