Legal Counsel - Italy (M/F/X)
Pubblicato il 07-08-2026 - Scalable in Milano
ph3Job Description /h3 pScalable 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.
/p pYou 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.
/p ul liProvide legal advice on a wide range of issues such as financial regulations, corporate law, data protection, tax law and employment law /li liDraft and own all relevant legal documents to be signed by customers in Italy /li liLead legal research and document drafting for new products (e.g. credit and credit card), covering local requirements end to end /li liPlay a key role in interactions with regulators and external institutions, including regulatory reports and requests from authorities /li liDraft, review, and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, and suppliers /li liAct as the primary liaison with external legal advisors and law firms /li liLead the management of complaints and contentious customer cases, including out?of?court resolution systems (ABF / ACF), inheritance, garnishment and insolvency cases /li liSupport internal operational teams in setting up and running processes for the Italian market in line with local regulations /li liAdvise on branch governance, policies and the correct implementation of relevant legislation (e.g. MiFID II, PSD II, CCD II, transparency and consumer protection requirements)
/li /ul h3Qualifications /h3 ul liHolds a law degree /li liSubstantial professional experience within a top?tier law firm, a fintech/startup, or the broader financial services sector.
/li liIn?depth knowledge of Italian and European financial services regulations.
/li liProven expertise in navigating complex legal environments and providing strategic guidance to business stakeholders.
/li liProven ability to work effectively and adapt quickly in a fast?paced, multicultural environment.
/li liDeep understanding of fintech business models, ideally with prior experience in a similar position at a comparable company.
/li liPrior experience interacting directly with financial services regulators is highly desirable.
/li liStrong ability to work independently, paired with excellent attention to detail and a diligent work ethic.
/li liFull professional fluency in both Italian and English.
/li /ul pSalary Range: €50,000 to €70,000 gross per year (RAL) /p pThe final salary will be determined within this range based on your individual training, qualifications, and relevant professional experience.
/p h3Additional Information /h3 ul liBe part of one of the fastest?growing and most visible Fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative services that have a substantial impact on the lives of our customers /li liWork with an international, diverse, inclusive, and ever?growing team that loves creating the best products for our clients /li liBe productive with the latest hardware and tools /li liLearn and grow by joining our in?house knowledge sharing or career development sessions and spending your individual Education Budget /li liPpportunity to work from abroad /li liBenefit from an attractive compensation package /li liSay goodbye to order commissions and say hello to your complimentary subscription of Scalable Capital's PRIME+ Broker /li /ul /p #J-*****-Ljbffr