Legal Counsel – Retail Expansion (Italy)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support our retail expansion in Italy. Reporting to the General Manager and the General Counsel, you will provide practical legal advice on civil, business and commercial matters, with a strong focus on commercial lease agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and supervise commercial lease agreements for new and existing stores across Italy.
• Translate lease documents between Italian and English and manage bilingual negotiations.
• Prepare and review a variety of corporate legal documents, including powers of attorney, internal decisions and statutory filings.
• Maintain relationships with landlords, shopping centre managers, public authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Oversee external counsel and collaborate with internal legal and business teams on corporate initiatives.
• Provide legal opinions and advice on commercial, lease and other business matters.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with substantial experience in Italian civil, corporate and commercial law.
• Proven expertise in negotiating and managing commercial lease agreements.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to handle multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills in both Italian and English.

Required skills

• Commercial lease negotiation
• Legal drafting and contract review
• Bilingual proficiency: Italian and English
• Relationship management with landlords and public authorities