Legal Counsel – Commercial & Digital

About the role

We are seeking a Legal Counsel specialized in Commercial and Digital matters to join OBI Italy’s Legal & Compliance Department. Reporting to the Legal & Compliance Director, you will support the company’s commercial and digital initiatives across a fast‑moving, international retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to commercial teams on sales, supply, marketing, digital and e‑commerce projects.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts such as SPAs, website terms & conditions, sponsorship agreements, agency contracts, NDAs and settlement agreements.
• Support the implementation of international business projects and omnichannel transformation initiatives.
• Advise on commercial law, consumer law, competition law, e‑commerce, digital regulations and intellectual property rights.
• Manage negotiations, customer complaints and potential disputes with consumers.
• Liaise with competent authorities and internal/external stakeholders as required.
• Promote compliance culture through training, guidelines and monitoring activities.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in Law obtained in Italy.
• Qualified attorney (passed the Italian Bar Exam) with 3‑4 years of post‑qualification experience, preferably in an international retail company or law firm serving retail clients.
• Strong knowledge of commercial, competition, consumer and digital law.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and contract negotiation.
• Strategic legal advisory under tight deadlines.
• Ability to interact with multiple internal stakeholders and external authorities.