Ref: GM3001

PQE: ,3-5 years PQE ,5-8 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

Our client a leading Italian law firm with a premier reputation in Corporate and M&A is seeking an outstanding associate to join its market-leading Corporate Finance practice in Milan.

The team advises an elite domestic and international client base on some of the most sophisticated and high-profile transactions in the Italian market. The practice is widely regarded as one of the strongest in the country for corporate finance and complex transactional work, acting on landmark M&A, private equity and capital markets matters for listed companies, financial institutions and major industrial groups.

The successful candidate will work closely with two highly regarded partners whose practices encompass a broad spectrum of top-tier corporate transactions. Their work includes advising on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, acquisitions and disposals of shareholdings and businesses, private equity deals, demergers, and the negotiation and drafting of share purchase agreements and shareholders’ agreements.

This opportunity offers exceptional exposure to cutting-edge transactions, and the chance to work within a truly first-class platform recognised for technical excellence, commercial sophistication and an unrivalled quality of work.

Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent technical training in M&A and a genuine interest in high-end transactional work.

Ref: GM3000

PQE: ,Newly Qualified ,1-3 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a newly qualified or junior associate to join the highly regarded Corporate M&A and Private Equity team of a leading international law firm in Milan.

Renowned for its outstanding client portfolio, premium transactional work and strong international platform, the firm offers an excellent environment in which to build a successful career. With an ambitious growth strategy and a collaborative, open-minded culture, it provides talented young lawyers with the opportunity to work on high-profile, complex and challenging transactions from an early stage.

Working alongside leading partners and experienced lawyers, you will be involved in a broad range of domestic and cross-border corporate transactions, including public and private M&A, private equity investments, joint ventures and general corporate matters. You will gain exposure to high-quality work for major international groups, investors and entrepreneurial businesses, while benefiting from close supervision, hands-on experience and genuine opportunities for professional development.

The ideal candidate will be an Italian-qualified lawyer, newly qualified or with 1/2 post-qualification experience, who has already developed a good practical experience in corporate M&A and/or private equity, preferably within a leading Italian or international law firm.

Outstanding academic credentials (minimum 108/110), excellent analytical and communication skills and full fluency in English are essential. Equally important are enthusiasm, commercial awareness and a genuine ambition to grow. The firm is looking for a bright, proactive and personable individual who enjoys working in a demanding international environment, is confident when interacting with clients and is eager to take on responsibility and develop their technical expertise.

Ref: GM2860

PQE: ,8+ PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

Our client a leading domestic employment boutique firm is looking for an experienced lawyer who specialize in employment law for its team in Milan.

The successful professional will enjoy working in a real centre of employment dispute excellence with access to high quality work, working closely with very well regarded colleagues. You will be involved in advising national and international companies and well as small businesses. You will be accustomed to handling your own cases and maintaining client relations, with experience of working with clients directly. You will be an Italian lawyer from a well-respected boutique. The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in employment litigation; will be able to work autonomously and with little supervision. You will be available to travel over Italy.

Ref: GM2859

PQE: ,Newly Qualified ,1-3 years PQE Area of Expertise: In-House Location: Rome

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a junior lawyer looking to build a long-term career in Corporate/M&A within one of Rome’s leading boutique law firms.

This role offers the chance to work directly alongside a highly regarded partner with an established reputation in the Italian market, gaining first-hand exposure to sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions. The successful candidate will be involved in mergers and acquisitions, private equity investments, joint ventures, corporate finance matters and commercial contracts, while also supporting complex corporate restructurings.

The practice advises multinational companies, financial institutions and private equity funds across a broad range of sectors, including luxury, fashion, telecommunications, technology, etc. As such, the role provides exceptional exposure to high-profile clients and complex, international matters from the outset.

The ideal candidate will be a junior associate and will have an excellent academic background, strong technical skills and a genuine interest in developing a career in Corporate/M&A. Fluent English is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious junior lawyer seeking high-quality work, close mentoring from a market-leading partner and genuine opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious boutique practice.

Ref: GM2856

PQE: ,5-8 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

An outstanding opportunity for an experienced M&A lawyer to join a highly regarded top tier practice, working alongside leading partners with strong reputations in Italy and across Europe.

The role offers exceptional exposure to high-profile domestic and cross-border transactions across both private and public M&A, including acquisitions and disposals, joint ventures and other complex corporate transactions. The successful candidate will work closely with prominent clients, including investment funds, industrial groups, taking an active role throughout the transaction process.

With significant responsibility and a high degree of autonomy, this position offers the opportunity to develop further within a sophisticated, internationally oriented practice and contribute meaningfully to challenging, high-value mandates.

The ideal candidate is an Italian-qualified lawyer with 5/6 years of experience in M&A gained at a leading law firm. A strong academic background, excellent English and outstanding drafting, analytical and interpersonal skills are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, commercially minded lawyer seeking greater responsibility, first-class transactional exposure and the opportunity to work alongside some of the most respected professionals in the Italian legal market.

Ref: GM2858

PQE: ,3-5 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

An opportunity for an Italian-qualified lawyer to work on complex real estate and development matters, combining administrative and planning law with exposure to high-value domestic and international transactions.

The role covers regulatory due diligence, planning and zoning, permits and authorisations, urban development, dealings with public authorities and public procurement. There will also be opportunities to support selected corporate and commercial matters.

The ideal candidate is a lawyer with experience in administrative law, particularly planning, permitting and real estate-related regulatory matters. Experience in public procurement or corporate transactions would be an advantage.

Strong drafting and analytical skills, fluent Italian and advanced English are essential. The successful candidate will be confident, proactive and comfortable taking ownership of matters with a high degree of autonomy and limited supervision, while working collaboratively with colleagues and clients.

Ref: GM2857

PQE: ,Newly Qualified ,1-3 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

A well-established international law firm is looking to recruit a motivated Junior Corporate Lawyer to join its friendly and dynamic team in Milan.

The firm advises a diverse client base, ranging from entrepreneurs and growing businesses to major corporations, multinational groups and institutions, on a broad spectrum of business and legal matters in Italy and internationally.

This is an excellent opportunity for a junior lawyer who enjoys variety and wants to develop a broad commercial practice in an international environment. The role will focus primarily on commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation, and providing day-to-day legal advice to clients on both Italian and cross-border matters. The work is varied and intellectually stimulating, offering exposure to different industries, business models and legal challenges. No two days are the same.

Working closely with colleagues in Milan and across the firm\’s international network, you will draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, advise clients on contractual and corporate matters. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to corporate transactions although these will not be the primary focus of the role.

The ideal candidate will have gained initial experience in a well-regarded corporate or commercial law practice in Milan, with a solid grounding in Italian civil, corporate and commercial law and, ideally, exposure to international contract law. You should be curious, proactive and commercially minded, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a genuine interest in working closely with clients.

Fluency in English is essential, as you will regularly collaborate with colleagues in overseas offices and work on international matters. The ability to communicate confidently and clearly in both Italian and English will be key to your success.

If you are looking for a varied commercial practice, an international outlook and a supportive team where you can take on responsibility and continue to grow professionally, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Ref: GM2855

PQE: ,1-3 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

One of the most successful law firms, with a clear growth strategy and culture that is open, honest and determined to succeed is now looking to hire a M&A associate.

You will be part of the corporate group and will be involved in advising many of the world’s leading companies. You will be part of a friendly team will experience not only the general corporate foundations, but more specific technical work on private M&A (domestic and cross border) private equity, and much more.

The ideal candidate will have gained solid corporate/M&A experience from a leading Italian or international law firm. You must have an innovative outlook and be keen about being challenged and realizing your full potential. Our client requires individuals that are smart, well rounded and commercially aware. Motivation is a significant factor in the success of a candidate. Our client is looking for an individual that is personable, confident and able to be client facing. The ideal candidates are lawyers with 2/3 PQE, excellent academics and fluent English.

Ref: GM2854

PQE: ,Newly Qualified ,1-3 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

A leading law firm with a strong reputation in Italy and internationally is continuing its growth and is looking to strengthen its Restructuring & Insolvency team with a talented Junior Lawyer.

This is an opportunity to join a highly regarded practice and gain hands-on exposure to complex corporate recovery, restructuring and insolvency matters, working directly alongside a Partner with significant experience in financing and debt-restructuring transactions, as well as extensive expertise in litigation.

From day one, you will be involved in sophisticated matters and exposed to a broad range of work, including corporate litigation, restructuring transactions, bankruptcy proceedings, pre-insolvency arrangements and related contentious matters. The role offers the opportunity to develop quickly within a demanding, high-quality environment while working closely with experienced lawyers and clients.

The ideal candidate will be an Italian-qualified lawyer with 0–1 year of post-qualification experience, having already developed a solid foundation in corporate litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency law. An excellent academic record is essential, with a university grade of 105/110 or above, together with fluent English.

If you are looking for a role where you can work on sophisticated matters, learn directly from leading professionals and build a strong career in restructuring, insolvency and corporate litigation, this could be an excellent next step.

Ref: GM2853

PQE: ,1-3 years PQE ,3-5 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

A well-established boutique law firm with a strong track record in the financial and regulated sectors is looking to strengthen its litigation team with an experienced Litigation Lawyer.

The firm advises and represents a broad range of clients, including insurance companies, banks, financial institutions, leasing companies, SIMs and Italian and international trust companies, providing both strategic legal advice and representation in complex disputes and arbitrations.

The role will focus primarily on civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, with the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value matters for leading players in highly regulated industries. The lawyer will be involved in the full management of contentious matters, from the initial assessment of a dispute through to proceedings and settlement strategies, working closely with clients and taking an active role in developing case strategy.

Previous experience in insurance, banking or financial litigation is not essential, although exposure to these areas would be considered a strong advantage. The firm is particularly interested in lawyers with a solid litigation background, excellent analytical and drafting skills and the ability to manage matters with a high degree of autonomy.

This is an opportunity to join a specialist, entrepreneurial boutique where lawyers work closely with clients and are exposed to technically challenging matters across a broad range of regulated and financial sectors.