Legal Counsel - 6 Month Maternity Cover

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world.

UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high-quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.

We are currently recruiting for a Legal Counsel to sit within the Legal Team, based in our Milan office. This will be a 6-month maternity cover role reporting into the Legal Director.

The core mission of the role is to support an expanding UNIQLO Italy business from a legal and compliance perspective. As part of a global business, the position involves coordinating with stakeholders within the EU and elsewhere, including Japan. Italy is a strategic market within the EU, making this role essential for UNIQLO's successful expansion in that market.

What you will be responsible for

• Drafting various contracts and legal documentation
• Negotiating contracts with vendors in coordination with business teams
• Offering practical, low-risk solutions to legal consultations from the business
• Resolving disputes within the business, including customer claims
• Educating employees on compliance matters, including conducting training

Skills, Experience, and Attributes

• Admitted to practice law in Italy (Must have)
• Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience at a law firm or in-house (Must have)
• Experience in transactional work in corporate, commercial, consumer protection, data privacy, and labour and employment law (Must have)
• Experience in disputes and litigation (Nice to have)
• Experience working for a retail company (Nice to have)
• Experience working in a global, multi-cultural environment (Nice to have)
• Full professional proficiency in English and Italian (Must have)
• Ability to see holistically how legal positions affect business and adapt accordingly (Must have)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with short deadlines (Must have)
• High flexibility and autonomy in dealing with and prioritizing work (Must have)
• Willingness to respond readily to changing circumstances (Must have)
• Ability to work under tight budget constraints and minimize legal spending (Must have)
• Open to domestic and overseas travel when required (Nice to have)

What we can offer you

• Staff Discount 30%
• Global Profit Share Scheme
• Bonus opportunity
• Tea and coffee provided
• Hybrid working: 2 days from home, 3 days in the office
• Great office location
• Annual urban public transportation subscription (for permanent employees)
• Meal voucher of 8 EUR per working day
• 2 paid volunteering days per year

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