Legal Counsel Italy
h3bLegal Counsel Italy /b /h3 br/ pbLocation: /b Palazzo Pignano (CR), Italybr/bWorking mode: /bHybrid /p br/ pAt bFresenius Medical Care /b, we are the global leader in kidney care, committed to improving the lives of patients with chronic kidney disease.
Guided by our vision,"Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.", we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 110,000 employees.
/p pWithin our bCare Enablement /b segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes.
Our bFME Reignite /b strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
/p pOur values guide how we work: /p ul libWe Care /b for our patients, each other, and our communities /li libWe Connect /b across teams and borders to deliver excellence together /li libWe Commit /b to doing things the right way, growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation /li /ul br/ h3bAbout the role /b /h3 pWe are looking for a talented and business-oriented bLegal Counsel Italy /b to join our organization and provide legal support across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
/p pIn this role, you will act as a trusted business partner to the Italian organization, supporting strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, governance standards, and local legislation.
You will work closely with local and international stakeholders, including the EMEA and Global Legal teams.
/p br/ h3bYour responsibilities /b /h3 pAs Legal Counsel Italy, you will: /p ul liProvide legal support to the Italian organization on commercial, corporate, governance,
and strategic matters.
/li liManage and support all legal aspects related to public tenders and public procurement activities for both product and provider businesses.
/li liDraft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
/li liSupport MA transactions and corporate initiatives, including due diligence activities and the drafting of legal documentation such as Share Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Letters of Intent, and Shareholder Resolutions.
/li liAdvise management and business leaders on Italian commercial law, public procurement law, corporate law, and other business-related legal matter.
/li liCoordinate external legal counsel and manage litigation and labor law matters when required.
/li liEnsure compliance with Fresenius Medical Care policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
/li liCollaborate with regional and global legal teams to align legal strategies and best practices.
/li liDrive continuous improvement of legal processes, contract templates, and internal legal tools.
/li liSupport the development of legal awareness across the organization through guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
/li /ul br/ h3bWhat you'll bring /b /h3 ul liDegree in Law and qualification to practice law in Italy.
/li liMinimum 5 years of post-qualification experience gained as an in-house counsel and/or within an international law firm environment.
/li liSolid expertise in public procurement, public tenders, corporate law, commercial law, contracts, and MA transactions.
/li liStrong business acumen and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical business solutions.
/li liExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
/li liProactive mindset, sound judgment, and a pragmatic problem-solving approach.
/li liFluent Italian and professional proficiency in English.
Additional languages are considered a plus.
/li liWillingness to travel within Italy and occasionally across Europe.
/li /ul br/ h3bWhat we offer /b /h3 ul liOpportunity to join a leading global healthcare organization.
/li liExposure to complex legal matters in an international business environment.
/li liClose collaboration with senior leaders and global legal teams.
/li liContinuous learning and professional development opportunities.
/li liThe indicative annual gross salary for this position ranges between €50,000 and €60,000, in addition to a variable premio linked to performance targets.
/li /ul h3bWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
/b /h3 pWe evaluate all applications fairly and respectfully, including those from candidates belonging to protected categories under Italian Law *****.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations, where needed, to ensure all candidates can participate fully in the recruitment process and perform their roles successfully.
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Guided by our vision,"Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day.", we work with purpose and compassion, supported by a global team of over 110,000 employees.
/p pWithin our bCare Enablement /b segment, we develop and provide life-sustaining medical products, health solutions, and therapies that empower clinical teams and improve patient outcomes.
Our bFME Reignite /b strategy drives transformation through innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth.
/p pOur values guide how we work: /p ul libWe Care /b for our patients, each other, and our communities /li libWe Connect /b across teams and borders to deliver excellence together /li libWe Commit /b to doing things the right way, growing with purpose and leading kidney care with integrity and innovation /li /ul br/ h3bAbout the role /b /h3 pWe are looking for a talented and business-oriented bLegal Counsel Italy /b to join our organization and provide legal support across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
/p pIn this role, you will act as a trusted business partner to the Italian organization, supporting strategic initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, governance standards, and local legislation.
You will work closely with local and international stakeholders, including the EMEA and Global Legal teams.
/p br/ h3bYour responsibilities /b /h3 pAs Legal Counsel Italy, you will: /p ul liProvide legal support to the Italian organization on commercial, corporate, governance,
and strategic matters.
/li liManage and support all legal aspects related to public tenders and public procurement activities for both product and provider businesses.
/li liDraft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
/li liSupport MA transactions and corporate initiatives, including due diligence activities and the drafting of legal documentation such as Share Purchase Agreements, Asset Purchase Agreements, Letters of Intent, and Shareholder Resolutions.
/li liAdvise management and business leaders on Italian commercial law, public procurement law, corporate law, and other business-related legal matter.
/li liCoordinate external legal counsel and manage litigation and labor law matters when required.
/li liEnsure compliance with Fresenius Medical Care policies, governance requirements, and applicable regulations.
/li liCollaborate with regional and global legal teams to align legal strategies and best practices.
/li liDrive continuous improvement of legal processes, contract templates, and internal legal tools.
/li liSupport the development of legal awareness across the organization through guidance, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
/li /ul br/ h3bWhat you'll bring /b /h3 ul liDegree in Law and qualification to practice law in Italy.
/li liMinimum 5 years of post-qualification experience gained as an in-house counsel and/or within an international law firm environment.
/li liSolid expertise in public procurement, public tenders, corporate law, commercial law, contracts, and MA transactions.
/li liStrong business acumen and the ability to translate legal requirements into practical business solutions.
/li liExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
/li liProactive mindset, sound judgment, and a pragmatic problem-solving approach.
/li liFluent Italian and professional proficiency in English.
Additional languages are considered a plus.
/li liWillingness to travel within Italy and occasionally across Europe.
/li /ul br/ h3bWhat we offer /b /h3 ul liOpportunity to join a leading global healthcare organization.
/li liExposure to complex legal matters in an international business environment.
/li liClose collaboration with senior leaders and global legal teams.
/li liContinuous learning and professional development opportunities.
/li liThe indicative annual gross salary for this position ranges between €50,000 and €60,000, in addition to a variable premio linked to performance targets.
/li /ul h3bWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
/b /h3 pWe evaluate all applications fairly and respectfully, including those from candidates belonging to protected categories under Italian Law *****.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable accommodations, where needed, to ensure all candidates can participate fully in the recruitment process and perform their roles successfully.
/p #J-*****-Ljbffr