Description
Are you looking for a new challenge in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? We are looking for a Lead Counsel - Italy with 3–5 years of experience gained in an international law firm or inhouse, serving as the primary legal contact for the company.
This is a newly created role within the company - a unique opportunity to take the legal operations to the next level. If you’re passionate about taking ownership, supporting the business as a true partner and working across international teams, this is your chance.The candidate will collaborate with the Management Team on commercial, HR, privacy, compliance matters and will closely align with the Global Legal function.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will support and work closely with the Management Team on a variety of matters, including but not limited to:
- Be the first point of contact for all legal matters concerning the Italian Business - supporting operational teams across Sales, Marketing, Product, Procurement, and IT.
- Take ownership of all contractual and commercial law topics: drafting, reviewing, and updating agreements in Italian and English, covering the full spectrum of a digital marketplace - including partnership agreements, content and marketing contracts, IT and service agreements, agency and consultancy contracts. Supporting business and Finance in negotiations where needed.
- Act as a strategic legal partner to business teams in launching and developing new digital products and services in a fast-paced tech environment.
- Collaborate closely with our global Legal Department based in Munich to ensure that local Italian legal processes are seamlessly aligned with group-wide standards.
- Coordinate and optimize legal processes in cooperation with internal stakeholders and external partners (law firms, authorities, and business partners).
- Support on GDPR and regulatory compliance topics.
- Support bad debt recovery from a legal perspective.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified lawyer with a degree in law (Avvocato or equivalent).
- 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house, ideally with a focus on contract law, commercial law, and digital business models.
- Independent, structured, and precise working style combined with strong communication skills and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
- Creative and solution-driven approach to developing legal frameworks for new business models, with a solid understanding of commercial and technical contexts.
- Fluent in Italian and English. German is a plus.
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