Junior Legal Specialist: Axxam is opening a position for a Junior Legal Specialist, to join its Corporate and Legal Affairs Department. She/he will assist in the legal activities related to the business operations of Axxam and its participated companies as well as in the incorporation process of the new legal entities, to be performed autonomously or in close collaboration with external law firms. Core job responsibilities: Advise, draft, review and revise commercial contracts (in Italian and English) with domestic and international counterparties, including without limitation CDA, MTA and MSA and provide support in their negotiation. Support in drafting and negotiating of acts, legal letters, term sheets, letters of intent, memorandum of understanding and other relevant documents, as necessary. Advice on compliance, intellectual property and any commercial matter providing the most appropriate legal action(s) to be taken. Support in revising and managing IP related agreements included but not limited to in-licenses, out-licenses and assignment agreements. Support in the legal aspects of M&A processes and any other extraordinary operations, fundraising efforts (also involving the negotiation of investment agreements with potential investors) and other strategic projects. Advise on and provide an interpretation of the main clauses of Grant Agreements, Consortium Agreements and any other collaborative agreement. Fulfillment of any legal and administrative formality (including editing and archiving tasks) linked to the negotiation and the execution of contracts. Perform legal due diligence activities where appropriate and when required. Proactively act as legal business resource to various departments (such as Business Development, Grant Office, Discovery Services and Discovery Research) in the effective identification and management of the main legal risks; build strong and supportive relationships across the organization. Support other members of the legal team and work with external counsels as needed. Required knowledge and skills: Degree in Law. Essential industrial or law firm experience ideally in law of contracts and/or international business law (at least 1-2 years). Experience in Corporate law is considered a plus. Client oriented with strong interpersonal and organizational skill. Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines within a team framework in cross-functional projects as well as independently, in compliance with contracted timelines and costs. Excellent command of written and spoken English. Proficiency in standard Office software. Effective communication with colleagues at all levels and with external partners in face-to-face meeting and teleconferences. Adherence to internal protocols and corporate policies and guidelines. Axxam is an equal opportunity employer Axxam S.p.A. OpenZone, via Meucci 3, 20091 Bresso (Milano, Italy) Follow us on LinkedIn!