Head of Legal

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced legal professional to support various business units in Italy. The successful candidate will ensure that all contractual activities comply with relevant regulations instructions and local statutory provisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of issues affecting different business units with a strong focus on contracts and tenders. Offer legal guidance for ongoing projects.
• Contract Negotiation: Negotiate contract terms with customers coordinating with internal stakeholders throughout the process including risk review.
• Dispute Management: Promote dispute avoidance manage disputes and litigations with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Corporate Governance: Ensure excellent corporate governance and manage the operational company at the country level.
• Ethics and Compliance: Support the implementation of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. Assist with investigations and resolution of integrityrelated issues.
• Data Privacy: Act as the local contact point for data privacy matters working closely with the global Privacy Team.
• Training: Design and deliver training sessions on contractual and legal matters.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a Junior Legal Counsel focusing on their growth and development.
• Global Collaboration: Be an active member of the global Legal and Integrity community and support the global team as needed.

Qualifications:

• University Law Degree (Master of Law).
• 710 years of relevant experience particularly in major construction/engineering projects and handling complex international corporate and commercial transactions. Familiarity with FIDIC and Orgalim general terms and conditions is advantageous.
• Strong business acumen solutionoriented mindset and welldeveloped communication skills.
• Fluency in both Italian and English is required.

Why Join Us:

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment contributing to various highimpact projects and initiatives. If you are passionate about providing strategic legal support and have a proven track record in similar roles we encourage you to apply.