As Group Corporate Affairs Specialist, he/she will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate and business issues.
Working under the supervision of the Group Corporate Affairs Manager, he/she will participate and support in both ordinary and extraordinary corporate operations of the Group, providing legal guidance and advice to management and other departments on a wide range of corporate legal matters affecting the business, in particular:
* Oversee and provide support for establishment and dissolution of branches, subsidiaries, joint-ventures, capital increase or decrease and other extraordinary transactions (such as mergers, demergers, acquisitions, transfer of business units) and amendment to the corporate governance structure and Board composition of Group entities
* Assist in responding to corporate governance request from the Group, including drafting and reviewing board materials and minutes, shareholder resolutions, maintaining and ensuring the update of corporate records
* Provide support for corporate governance and regulatory filings across the organization
* Support in the preparation of the main periodical reports and governance fulfilments/procedures (management of Insider Trading List, Related Party Registe)
* Advise various departments and management on corporate legal matters including management of legal entities, national and cross-border ventures, corporate investments
* Draft, review, and negotiate letters of intent, agreements and other legal documents in the field of corporate investments (e.g. joint-ventures, acquisitions, divestments)
Proactively manage the internal corporate governance platform and support its maintenance by involved internal stakeholders
* Manage corporate contracts lifecycle (negotiation, conclusion, follow-up of execution, renewal, termination) in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies
* Working closely with the Group Compliance & Risk Manager for the definition and implementation of the architecture of delegation of powers (including HSE structure) and its maintenance in compliance with the Group’s policies
* Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations and best practices in his/her scope of responsibility Assess and manage legal risks associated with business operations and transactions in his/her scope of responsibility
Solid knowledge of corporate law and contract law
Proficiency in legal research and drafting
Agility and openness to digital tools
Excellent business sense and problem-solving approach
Strong attention to details and precision in legal drafting and contract management
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and to handle multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneously
In an international context, capacity to raise the relevant legal questions and to adapt fast to a wide range of different national regulations
Familiarity with standard financial concepts of corporate finance
Familiarity with cross-border operations for companies with global operations will be considered a plus
At least 3/5 years of experience in corporate law, acquired in law / notary firms or structured corporate groups
“Master’s Degree in Law and admission to the Italian Bar
Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities both in Italian and English