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Position Overview
This position reports to: Division General Counsel, Machine Automation & Corporate Counsel Austria.
Your Role & Responsibilities
You will ensure support to the assigned Automation local businesses in Italy and support specific assigned global projects.

Developing close working relationships with the internal customers and stakeholders, including management.
Gaining experience in multiple jurisdictions and providing cross‑border legal support across the Automation businesses in Italy.
Participating in and giving assistance in contracts, agreements, consortium and JV.
Reviewing bids, negotiations, contracts, policies and other legal documents from vendors, customers and other third parties to ensure compliance with policies.
Supporting business in managing contractual claims.
Participating in and promoting activities to ensure employees conduct business in compliance with the directives and local laws.
Implementing the compliance/integrity group program.
Providing training to employees on contractual and integrity matters.
Raising and defending litigation matters brought against the company using relevant external experts.
Ensuring that all external legal advice is provided in a cost‑effective way.
Supporting the Division Lead Counsel on specific assigned projects.

Qualifications For The Role

Bachelor of Law degree from a reputable university in Italy.
Admission to the Italian Bar.
5 years’ working experience in a major corporation and/or a leading law firm.
Demonstrable experience dealing with civil law issues.
Fluency in English.
Self‑motivated and able to progressively work with autonomy.
Team‑spirited, solution‑oriented and with a pragmatic approach.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with business stakeholders and clients.

Benefits

Competitive compensation: attractive salary packages and performance bonuses.
Corporate welfare: access to a wide range of services and personal well‑being support.
Career development: structured career paths, individual development plans, opportunities for internal mobility, including international roles, technical and managerial training programs, mentoring and access to global learning platforms.
Flexibility and work‑life balance: flexible working hours, hybrid work options, and a strong focus on work‑life integration.
Employee support: free services like psychological help, wellness coaching, and emotional support for employees and their families.
Parental leave: at least 12 weeks of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks for secondary caregivers, promoting DEI values.
Meal allowance: access to canteen or ticket restaurant to support daily lunch expenses.

Employment Details
Seniority level: Not applicable
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Legal
Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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