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The company is looking for a full-time in-house lawyer that can be based in London or Milan. The purpose of the role is to provide commercial and pragmatic legal advice for an international FMCG, and to help the business to achieve the company goals, among corporate projects. In a very fast paced environment, you will be encouraged to take on a great range of responsibilities.
Job Responsibility
Act as first point of contact for Italy and Nordics legal matters
Draft and negotiate commercial contracts including but not limited to retailer agreements, franchise agreements, service agreements, supply and distributor contracts and confidentiality agreements
Provide advice to commercial teams on contract interpretation
Support clients in negotiations with suppliers and internal stakeholders
Draft legal correspondence, including warning letters, termination notices, and other documents related to franchise operations
Act as the primary legal and compliance advisor for Italy and the Nordics (Sweden and Finland), ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements
General office administration duties, including managing contract signings and filing on the shared drive
Oversee corporate governance requirements, including board minutes, statutory filings, and regulatory documentation for Italy and the Nordics (Sweden and Finland)
Conduct legal research using Practical Law, LexisNexis, and be comfortable leveraging GenAI tools available within the organisation
Create and maintain relationships with external lawyers in Italy and the Nordics (Sweden and Finland)
Requirements
You have at least 6-year PQE
You are qualified as a solicitor in Italy with a minimum of 4 years’ experience as an in-house lawyer (experience in FMCG is a plus)
You are fluent in Italian and English
familiarity with Swedish or Finnish would be beneficial but is not essential
You are a strong generalist lawyer with legal experience aligned to the goals set out above, including commercial contracting, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance
You have strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
You are comfortable navigating regulatory frameworks relevant to food, retail, and consumer-facing businesses
You have strong communications skills and the ability to build effective partnerships with multiple stakeholders across different countries
You are comfortable using legal research tools and GenAI enabled platforms to support efficient, high-quality legal work
You exercise sound judgment and can balance requirements with strategic and commercial objectives
You thrive in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and are a team player with a proactive, business-oriented mindset
Nice to have
familiarity with Swedish or Finnish would be beneficial but is not essential
experience in FMCG is a plus
What we offer
Sushi Allowance
Wellbeing Allowance
Birthday off
26 days annual leave (excluding national holidays)