Legal Counsel
Pubblicato il 16-10-2026 - Belmond in L'Aquila
We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Legal Counsel with 2-3 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) to join our dynamic in-house Legal & Corporate Integrity department within Belmond. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the legal strategy of our luxury train and hotel businesses in Southern Europe, working in a fast-paced international environment. Key responsibilities The Legal Counsel will directly report to the Divisional Director of Legal, Southern Europe, and key responsibilities will include: * Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, client contracts, partnership agreements, and service agreements, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and internal policies. * Business Support: Provide proactive and pragmatic legal advice and support to various business functions (e.g., operations, finance, sales, marketing, HR) on day-to-day legal matters, helping to mitigate risks and achieve business objectives. * Litigation Coordination:
Manage and coordinate litigation strategy with external law firms, providing internal guidance and ensuring efficient handling of legal disputes. * Compliance: Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the company’s compliance programs, including but not limited to Italian Legislative Decree 231/2001 (Organizational and Management Model), data protection (GDPR), anti-bribery, and other relevant regulatory frameworks. Particular focus and support for supplier on-boarding and diligence. * Reporting:Provide timely and clear reporting on legal tasks and ongoing matters to line managers and relevant stakeholders as required. * Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct legal research and provide concise analysis on various legal topics relevant to the hospitality and luxury sectors. Qualifications and Experience * Admitted to practice Italian law. * 2-3 years of relevant post-qualification experience gained in a reputable law