Burckhardt Compression is developing a modern, globally integrated Legal & Compliance organization to support its growing international business.
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To strengthen our global team, we are looking for an experienced "Legal Counsel"
(Regulatory & Commercial)
to join our office in Milan, Italy.
This is a key role within the Legal & Compliance function, with significant global exposure.
You will work closely with the General Counsel, the Data Protection Officer, Sustainability/ESG teams, Group Procurement, global Sales, and colleagues across our markets, in particular in European, Asian, and American locations.
Location: Burckhardt Compression (Italia) S.r.l., Cologno Monzese (MI)
Reporting to: General Counsel, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, Winterthur, Switzerland
Your Responsibilities
Regulatory & Compliance Focus (60–75%)
You will take a leading role in global regulatory matters, including:
* Regulatory monitoring and implementation: tracking legal developments in key jurisdictions and translating them into pragmatic guidance for the business;
* Sanctions compliance: advising on jurisdiction‐specific sanctions regulation, third‐party screenings, restricted‐party questions, and escalation processes;
* Sustainability & ESG regulations: supporting the Group's work on supply‐chain due diligence, reporting obligations, supply‐chain transparency, and human‐rights topics;
* Data protection (GDPR and non‐EU frameworks): supporting the Group DPO with privacy governance, DPIAs, data‐processing agreements, and international data transfer topics;
* Training & awareness: designing and delivering training on regulatory topics.
Commercial & Corporate Work (25–40%)
You will support the business with:
* Reviewing, drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts (T&Cs, supply and service agreements, cooperation agreements, etc.);
* Providing concise, practical legal advice to the business worldwide;
* Supporting global projects and selected corporate matters;
* Supporting external counsel management and, where required, litigation coordination;
* Supporting internal audits and risk assessments;
* Engage in selected cross‐border corporate matters (e.g., restructuring initiatives, M&A‐related support);
* You will collaborate closely with our existing Milan Legal Counsel (commercial focus) while bringing complementary regulatory depth to the team.
Your Profile
* Legal degree (Bachelor or Master of Laws); no bar qualification required;
* 7–10+ years of experience as in‐house counsel or in private practice in an industrial, energy, engineering, or infrastructure environment;
* Strong experience in regulatory areas: data protection, trade/sanctions compliance, ESG/sustainability, or similar fields;
* Solid experience in reviewing and negotiating international commercial contracts;
* Ability to translate complex regulations into clear, practical, business‐oriented guidance;
* Experience working in multinational settings and across jurisdictions;
* Strong ethics, integrity, and sound judgment;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders;
* High curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to grow into new legal fields as regulations evolve;
* Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage;
* Willingness to travel occasionally.
Your Personality
* Collaborative, open‐minded team player within a global legal community;
* Able to balance independence with teamwork across cultures and time zones;
* Curious, proactive, and comfortable navigating dynamic regulatory environments;
* Pragmatic mindset with the ability to prioritize and deliver under time pressure.
We Offer
* A strong, modern, international Legal & Compliance team with excellent spirit and support;
* Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities;
* Significant exposure to global projects and evolving regulatory topics;
* Flexible and hybrid working conditions;
* Participation in training and professional development programs;
* Attractive employee benefits;
* A respectful, inclusive corporate culture with lived values and appreciation for diversity.
If you are looking for an impactful legal role in a global organization, combining regulatory depth with international commercial exposure, we look forward to receiving your application.
Burckhardt Compression (Italia) S.r.l. | Location Cologno Monzese (MI)
Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long‐term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. xrdztoy Since 1844, its passionate, customer‐oriented and solution‐driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.