Legal counsel
Pubblicato il 01-08-2026 - Scalable in Italia
Job Description Scalable Capital is one of Europe's leading digital banks, with more than one million clients and over €50 billion on the platform, growing across Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Milan and London. We are hiring a Legal Counsel to own the legal side of our Italian branch. You would be the reference point for legal matters in Italy: owning customer documentation, leading the legal work on new product launches such as credit and credit cards, and acting as a primary contact with Banca d'Italia and external counsel. You would work directly with the Branch Managers and the established group legal team in Germany. Provide legal advice on a wide range of issues such as financial regulations, corporate law, data protection, tax law and employment law Draft and own all relevant legal documents to be signed by customers in Italy Lead legal research and document drafting for new products (e.g. credit and credit card), covering local requirements end to end Play a key role in interactions with regulators and external institutions,
including regulatory reports and requests from authorities Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, and suppliers Act as the primary liaison with external legal advisors and law firms Lead the management of complaints and contentious customer cases, including out‐of‐court resolution systems (ABF / ACF), inheritance, garnishment and insolvency cases Support internal operational teams in setting up and running processes for the Italian market in line with local regulations Advise on branch governance, policies and the correct implementation of relevant legislation (e.g. Mi FID II, PSD II, CCD II, transparency and consumer protection requirements) Qualifications Holds a law degree Substantial professional experience within a top‐tier law firm, a fintech/startup, or the broader financial services sector. In‐depth knowledge of Italian and European financial services regulations. Proven expertise in navigating complex legal env