We are an international industrial group focused on innovation, development, and production of advanced materials and technologies. We operate in sectors with high technological complexity, including semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, automotive, consumer electronics, medical devices, food industry, and aerospace. At SAES, we are proud of our technological diversification and our ability to constantly innovate. This innovation drives our commitment to developing materials that promote circularity and sustainability for our planet.
Role Mission
The Senior Legal Counsel will join the Legal Department of SAES Getters S.p.A. at the Lainate (MI) Headquarters, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy in managing legal activities, with a primary focus on contracts, proactively contributing to the mitigation of legal risks and the protection of company interests.
The role involves cross-functional collaboration with key company functions – particularly R&D;, Commercial, and the Intellectual Property Office – in an international and highly dynamic context. The Senior Legal Counsel will work in synergy with the legal team, contributing to the oversight of activities and the consolidation of the department’s operational standards.
Main Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply, distribution (including consignment), agency, contract manufacturing, consultancy, and service agreements.
- Managing Joint Development Agreements (JDA) and collaboration agreements for innovative projects, with particular attention to intellectual property aspects, confidentiality, and use of results.
- Preparing and reviewing Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA), research agreements with universities and external entities, and consultancy agreements.
- Providing continuous support to company functions (R&D;, Operations, Commercial, Procurement) in the assessment of legal risks and in the pre-contractual phase.
- Collaborating with the Intellectual Property Office in managing IP-related matters (patents, know-how, trade secrets).
- Overseeing and updating standard company contracts and supporting the definition of contractual templates for international partners.
- Managing pre-litigation and coordinating litigation with external law firms.
- Contributing to the development of Legal Department best practices and mentoring junior resources.
Requirements and Skills
- Law degree; the admission to the legal profession is considered a plus.
- Significant experience (at least 8–10 years) gained in structured law firms and in complex industrial and manufacturing companies, preferably operating in production contexts similar to SAES.
- Solid and proven experience in complex industrial and commercial contracts. Experience in negotiating international contracts.
- Knowledge of intellectual property matters and relevant IP profiles in industrial and development contracts.
- Experience in managing pre-litigation and litigation, in coordination with external counsel.
- Ability to understand technical, production, and innovation processes.
- Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
- Operational autonomy, synthesis skills, and a pragmatic approach to legal risk.
- Precision, reliability, and attention to detail.
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills. Teamwork attitude.
What We Offer
- Permanent and full-time contract.
- Compensation and gross annual salary: to be defined based on experience and professional background.
- Inclusion in an innovative, high-tech, and international environment.
Our Commitment to Diversity
At SAES Getters, we are committed to creating a work environment that values every aspect of diversity and inclusion, promoting fair practices so that all people can feel an integral part of the company. We respect, and ask for respect for, every form of culture, religion, gender identity, and personal preference. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. We encourage everyone to bring their whole self to work and provide the support needed to fully express their potential.
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