BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB
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.
Main Responsibilities
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
Background & Principal Skills Required
* Solid knowledge of corporate law and contract law
* Proficiency in legal research and drafting
* Collaborative team player with strong autonomy
* 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
* Organizational and planning skills
* Curiosity and eagerness to learn
* 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
* Knowledge of corporate governance of listed companies is appreciated
* 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
* “nice-to-have” experience with listed entities
* Master’s Degree in Law and admission to the Italian Bar
* Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities both in Italian and English