We are looking for a Legal Counsel – Commercial & Digital to join our Legal & Compliance Department, playing a key role in providing legal support to the companys commercial and digital functions. The Legal Counsel will report to the Legal & Compliance Director of OBI Italy.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a new and modern legal team and to deal with ever-changing challenges within a fast-paced and international work environment.
Who We Are
OBI is much more than a DIY retailer: we are an international brand and omnichannel player, part of a German multinational group and a European leader in the home improvement, gardening, home, and construction sectors.
With a strong presence across 10 European countries, OBI stands out for its extensive retail network, customer-centric approach, and continuous drive for innovation.
In Italy, we have been operating since the early 1990s and currently have 56 stores, seamlessly connected with our digital channels to deliver a truly integrated customer experience.
We are growing rapidly, both nationally and internationally.
Learn more at www.obi-italia.it and get ready to be part of an exciting and evolving journey.
Key Responsibilities
As the Legal Department has a wide desk, the role requires you to deal with a broad range of legal matters and to interact with various stakeholders. The main focus will be on:
* Providing legal support to the commercial teams on multiple business initiatives, including sales, supply of goods, marketing, digital, and e-commerce activities;
* Delivering day-to-day legal advice and support the implementation of international business projects;
* Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of documents and agreements including by way of example SPAs, website T&Cs, prize contest regulation, sponsorship agreements, contracts with agencies and content creators,, other service agreements, NDAs, settlement agreements etc;
* Providing strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on Marketing, Communication and Creative initiatives working under tight deadlines;
* Managing negotiations, customer complaints, and potential disputes involving customers and consumers;
* Advising in general on matters relating to commercial law, consumer law, competition law, e-commerce and digital and IP rights;
* Actively support omnichannel transformation and digitalization projects across the business;
* Liaising with competent authorities as well as internal and external stakeholders when required;
* Promoting a culture of compliance through training initiatives, guidelines, and monitoring activities.
Requirements
* Masters Degree in Law obtained in Italy;
* You are a qualified attorney ( passed the Italian Bar Exam) with 3-4 years post-qualification experience ideally spent within an international company of the retail sector or international law firm advising corporate clients of the retail sector
* Strong knowledge of commercial law, competition law, marketing and consumer law, digital law;
* Solid understanding of data protection and privacy regulations;
* International mindset with excellent command of English, both written and spoken;
* Availability for occasional national and international business travel (up to 10% of working time).
We Are Looking for Someone Who Is
* Comfortable working in dynamic, cross-functional environments;
* Equipped with strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills;
* Detail-oriented, with a strong risk-awareness mindset;
* Passionate about the retail, digital, and e-commerce sectors.
What We Offer
* The opportunity to join an international and fast-evolving organization;
* Exposure to cross-functional and omnichannel projects;
* A collaborative and innovation-driven working environment;
* Employment under the 1st Level DMO (CCNL DMO) with a compensation package commensurate with experience;
* Up to 12 days of remote working per month, in accordance with the company policy;
* Meal vouchers worth €5.16 per working day.
Location: Cologno Monzese (Milan Area), Italy.