Senior Legal Counsel – Europe

About the role

We are looking for a pragmatic Senior Legal Counsel to join our European operations in Milan. Reporting to the Director of Legal & Compliance in the Netherlands, you will act as a trusted business partner for local management and regional leadership across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide practical legal advice to local management and operational teams on commercial and project matters.
• Support pre‑bid and bidding phases, including reviewing NDAs, teaming agreements and analysing tender documents.
• Draft, review and negotiate EPC, construction, O&M, services, supply and partnership agreements.
• Advise on contract performance, manage amendments, claims and contract‑related disputes.
• Coordinate external counsel and ensure proactive risk identification across Italy, UK, Finland, Poland and potentially France.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies, and promote a culture of integrity.
• Support M&A transactions, integration of acquired entities and corporate governance processes.
• Contribute to legal templates, tools and knowledge sharing within the global Legal & Compliance team.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with 5–7 years of relevant experience in a law firm and/or in‑house.
• Strong background in international commercial contracts and project‑based environments (e.g., EPC, infrastructure, industrial projects).
• Experience working in multi‑jurisdictional, decentralized organisations.
• Exposure to claims management, compliance and preferably M&A or corporate matters.

Required skills