LEGAL COUNSEL - MILAN
Pubblicato il 31-08-2026 - Aether in Pavia
JOB DESCRIPTION
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To support its growth and strengthen its in-house legal team, Aether Financial Services is seeking a Legal Officer (2–5 years' experience) on a permanent contract.
You will also work closely with the operational teams and will be involved in addressing any legal issues arising during the set-up and throughout the execution of financial transactions.
In this role, your main responsibilities will be as follows:
- Oversee the day-to-day legal management of Aether Financial Services' operations, liaising with internal stakeholders (operational teams, management) and external parties (banks, law firms, investors, clients),
- Review, analyse, draft and negotiate contracts and documents relating to the various transactions in which Aether Financial Services acts as an agent (financing and security documents),
- Manage and monitor the processes relating to general meetings of holders of financial instruments,
- Contribute to discussions on legal and regulatory matters relating to Aether Financial Services' activities; you will monitor legal and regulatory developments in these areas and keep your line manager informed of your findings and any issues you have identified,
- Handle corporate matters for Aether Financial Services (legal secretariat, etc.);
- Get involved in and contribute to more cross-functional or related projects.
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and is subject to change depending on the activities of Aether.
YOUR PROFILE
Expertise
- You hold a master's degree (BAC + 5) in banking and/or financial law,
- at least 2 years' experience in specialist law firms (LBO, infrastructure or structured finance, capital markets), banks (agency), advisory firms (corporate finance, debt advisory) or investment firms (debt funds),
- Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
- Very good writing skills in French,
- Excellent command of English; professional experience working in English would be an advantage,
- Proficiency in another language would also be an advantage.
Interpersonal skills
- Proactive, independent and able to take the initiative,
- Customer relations,
- Confidentiality,
- Cross-functional approach,
- Diligence and curiosity,
- Teamwork
WHY JOINING US?
In a company with high potential, you will join a very dynamic and customer-centric team. Disintermediation and technology are changing the established orders; Aether is positioned to benefit from those two disruptive trends.
You are willing to fully express your potential, capitalizing on your strong understanding of the Private Debt Agency Market to build and develop value-added services in the UK as well as abroad:
- An innovative and fast-growing company with numerous opportunities,
- Working in a multicultural team. xysqume
CONTRACT START DATE: As soon as possible
DURATION: Permanent contract
QUALIFICATION: Bac+5
LOCATION: Milan
If this job description sounds like you and you're ready to join a fast-growing company with a dynamic, business-focused team, please send your CV and cover letter to the following email address: , quoting the reference 'LEGAL COUNSEL – MILAN'.