About Us
With over 185 years of history, we are a leading health and wellness company. Our portfolio includes iconic brands such as Aquilea, Fisiocrem, Laborest, Sidroga, Biodramina, Aerored, Fave de Fuca, Halibut, Ems, and Depuralina, with a strong presence across major European markets.
We believe in the power of nature, enhanced by science, as the best way to improve human health and wellbeing sustainably. Our goal is to create a positive impact on both people's lives and the planet. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Legal Counsel to join our team.
Your Mission:
We are currently looking to cover a temporary maternity leave within our Legal Department by appointing a Legal Counsel who will provide general legal support to key areas of the business. As part of the Legal Department, you will work closely with business stakeholders and act as a trusted partner, providing reliable, solution-oriented legal support.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will be expected to:
* Advise all departments of the group's subsidiaries on any legal issues they encounter in their day-to-day operations (including, for example, matters relating to commercial law, pharmaceutical law, competition law, advertising law, etc.).
* Draft, review and lead the negotiation of any type of commercial contract required by internal stakeholders (e.G. confidentiality agreements, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, master service agreement, etc.), following established templates and policies.
* Prepare or oversee the preparation of all necessary corporate documentation for subsidiaries and maintain up-to-date corporate records.
* Coordinate external legal advisers and manage communication with authorities and courts.
* Ensure that all legal documentation relating to subsidiaries is properly maintained archived.
* Provide occasional support to finance and compliance‑related legal matters, as needed.
Sector: Industria Farmacéutica
Función: Jurídico
Tipo de empleo: Contrato por tiempo determinado
You'll excel if you have...
* At least 5 years' experience as an in-house legal counsel or in a law firm. Experience in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or pharmaceutical sectors would be an advantage.
* Knowledge of financial law will be a plus.
* Proactive, agile, able to work as a business partner and cooperate across functions, and highly motivated to achieve results.
* Willing to actively promote and facilitate close collaboration between local business units and the global legal team.
* Possesses a strong commercial mindset and a business-oriented approach.
* Excellent communication and writing skills in English (C1);
fluency in Italian would be an advantage.