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Location: Milan (hybrid)
Department: Legal
Reporting to: Legal Counsel
Contract: Freelance professional collaboration (VAT registration / Partita IVA)
We are looking for a Corporate Legal Associate who is already qualified to practice law, with at least 1 year of post-qualification experience, to join the legal department supporting the Group's corporate, commercial, real estate, and M&A activities.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Legal Counsel, collaborating with the Business, Finance, HR, Operations, and Commercial departments, and contributing to the management of the company's key strategic initiatives.
Corporate Governance
Supporting the governance management of the Group's companies
Preparing minutes of Board of Directors meetings and Shareholders' Meetings
Drafting powers of attorney, delegations, and corporate documentation
Managing corporate books and corporate compliance obligations
Coordinating with notaries, accountants, and external consultants
Supporting extraordinary transactions and corporate reorganization processes
M&A
Supporting acquisition, investment, and corporate reorganization transactions
Preparing and reviewing NDAs, LOIs, Term Sheets, and Share Purchase Agreements
Managing and coordinating legal due diligence activities
Preparing Closing Agendas, Closing Memoranda, and closing documentation
Monitoring conditions precedent and post-closing obligations
Liaising with legal, financial, and tax advisors
Commercial & Business Legal
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
Preparing agreements with business partners, suppliers, and consultants
Supporting the Business and Commercial teams in structuring new products and services
Conducting preliminary legal risk analysis for commercial initiatives
Preparing contract templates and standardizing legal documentation
Real Estate
Providing legal support for the company's real estate transactions
Reviewing documentation related to property purchases and sales
Supporting relationships with notaries, technical experts, and real estate consultants
Analyzing zoning and land registry documentation
Preparing and reviewing brokerage mandates, real estate agreements, and related documentation
Assisting operational teams with legal issues relating to real estate transactions
Compliance
Supporting the implementation of company procedures and internal processes
Collaborating on corporate and contractual compliance activities
Updating company documentation
Monitoring relevant regulatory developments
Legal Advisory
Providing day-to-day legal advice to the various company departments
Preparing legal opinions and memoranda
Participating in project discussions from the early stages of development
Contributing to the definition of scalable and efficient legal processes
Essential
Master's degree in Law
Qualified to practice law (bar admission)
At least 1 year of post-qualification experience gained at a law firm or in-house legal department
Experience in corporate law and commercial contracts
Excellent knowledge of civil and commercial law
Excellent written and spoken English
Excellent contract drafting skills
Pragmatic, business-oriented approach
Preferred
Experience in M&A transactions
Experience in the Real Estate sector
Experience with innovative companies, startups, or scale-ups
Experience in international contexts
Knowledge of French
We are looking for someone who can work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a problem-solving orientation.
Particularly valued qualities:
Excellent organizational skills
Precision and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills
Collaborative mindset
Strong results orientation
Curiosity and desire for professional growth
Freelance professional collaboration (VAT registration)
Direct involvement in extraordinary transactions and strategic projects
Young, dynamic, and highly innovative environment
Daily interaction with company management
Opportunity to quickly take on growing responsibilities
Cross-functional work with the company's main departments
Flexible working arrangements, with office presence and the possibility of remote work