About The Role
Our Legal team, composed of 2 people, is integrated into the General Counsel Function.
As an In-House Paralegal, you will work on supporting our Italian Solvay team with a focus on law compliance and corporate housekeeping, in collaboration with the functions and business representatives in Italy.
You will contribute to managing our portfolio of Italian subsidiaries and assist with various legal operations and issues with a positive impact within the Solvay Group.
You will be accountable for:
Responsibilities
Legal support:
Assist on day-to-day legal matters, providing administrative support (creation of documents, note-taking, correspondence, etc.).
Ensure compliance with legal, administrative, and regulatory formalities (e.g., UBO, KYC forms, public tenders documentation, self-declarations, antiriciclaggio, White-List filings and updates, filing of documents at the Chamber of Commerce, authentications, etc.).
Support the implementation and maintenance of legal technologies and case management systems in collaboration with Legal Operations initiatives.
Legal research:
Conduct legal research on Italian and/or European legislation and legal doctrine.
Monitor changes in Italian and EU legislation relevant to the Group's business, with special reference to HSE regulations.
Corporate housekeeping & Entities management:
Manage and maintain the corporate records and documents for the Group's Italian-based entities (articles of association, powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholder minutes, etc.).
Coordinate corporate filings and publications with local legal entities registers.
Contract Support:
Draft and review standardized contractual documents (e.g., simple letters, drafts of agreements with Public Authorities – like "atti d'obbligo" or "convenzioni", NDAs, and service contracts) under the supervision of a Legal Counsel.
Ensure efficient filing and management of the contractual documents.
Support with stakeholders:
Prepare and supervise commercial relationships with external lawyers (including RfQ, engagement letter, etc.).
Process legal invoices and assist with budget tracking.
Act as the key contact for external notaries and sometimes law firms.
Process expense reports and manage the schedule and logistics for Legal Team meetings and ensure proper follow-up.
We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode (remote could be a possibility).
About You
Relevant education degree or equivalent in Law (or Legal Studies) or a recognized Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate is required.
Relevant work experience (5 years) as a (Para)legal or in a similar function, ideally in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
Competencies
Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of Italian legal principles and the Italian judicial and administrative organization.
Language Skills: Fluency, written and spoken, in English and Italian.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Behaviors
Personal Aptitudes: Excellent team working capacity and organizational skills.
High degree of rigor/accuracy, autonomy, and the ability to manage priorities.
Confidentiality: Absolute adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality rules.
About The Pay
Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster development in the role.
The base pay expected for this role is €42,960 - €53,700 per year in Italy.
Your salary may be higher or lower based on skills and experience.
Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a premio and/or other incentives.
Benefits
Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and a package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.
Well-being focus: work-life balance promotion, flexible work arrangements (part-time or hybrid where applicable), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.
Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship, and access to free language courses.
About Us
Solvay is a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's innovations.
We deliver essential solutions globally through a workforce of over 9,000 employees.
Since ****, Solvay harnesses chemistry to create sustainable solutions that address essential needs such as air and water purification, food security, health, eco-friendly clothing, sustainable mobility, and home safety.
We value diversity and invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity.
If you need assistance or accommodations, let us know to ensure a seamless application experience.
We encourage you to apply even if you are unsure you meet every criterion.
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