Legal Counsel

We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department in Parma

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the company and its group across a range of activities, with a particular focus on corporate governance, group corporate structure management and regulatory compliance.

He/She will play a key role in supporting day-to-day legal matters, while also developing, implementing, and monitoring the company’s compliance framework in line with local and international regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

a. Corporate Affairs and Secretariat

• Oversee the corporate governance activities of the company and its subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with local and international legal requirements.
• Prepare and manage corporate documents, including Board of Directors and Shareholders’ resolutions, meeting minutes, proxies, powers of attorney, and relevant filings.
• Act as the point of contact for external advisors, notaries, registrars, and corporate bodies for statutory matters.
• Monitor and manage changes to the group legal entity structure, including incorporations, closures, and corporate reorganizations.

b. Legal Advisory:

• Provide day-to-day legal advice to business units and corporate functions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Act as a key interface with external counsel, ensuring efficient case strategy, risk mitigation, and cost control.
• Support internal teams in the early identification and prevention of potential disputes, including contract-related risks.

c. Compliance:

• Design, implement, and monitor the company’s compliance policies and procedures (e.g., Code of Conduct, anti-bribery, conflict of interest, whistleblower policy).
• Ensure the company’s operations comply with relevant laws and regulations, including anti-corruption laws, data protection laws (e.g., GDPR), and sector-specific regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• At least 5-8 years of experience in legal and compliance roles, ideally in a multinational company or reputable law firm.
• Solid expertise in corporate law, compliance, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU regulations, anti-corruption laws, data privacy such as GDPR).
• Law Degree.
• Qualification to practice law in Italy.
• Fluent in English.

Place of work: Parma (PR)

This position is open to candidates of all genders, in full compliance with Legislative Decree No. 198/2006 and subsequent amendments, and Legislative Decrees No. 215 and No. 216 of 2003 on equal treatment. We are committed to promoting an inclusive work environment and respecting gender diversity. Interested parties are invited to consult the privacy notice in accordance with EU Regulation 679/2016 (GDPR), available at the following address:

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