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Ref: GM2848

PQE: ,Newly Qualified ,1-3 years PQE Area of Expertise: Private Practice 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 newly qualified or 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: GM2847

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

We are seeking a Senior Associate to join the Rome office of a leading law firm. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years\’ post-qualification experience (PQE) and a strong background advising clients on legal issues relating to digital technologies, innovation and ICT regulation.

The successful candidate will provide both day-to-day advisory support and dispute resolution assistance across a broad range of matters, including data management (data protection and the Data Act), cybersecurity (NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act and the Italian National Cybersecurity Perimeter framework), European and Italian AI regulation, DORA and its intersection between ICT and the financial services sector, eIDAS and the Digital Services Act.

We are looking for a lawyer with proven hands-on experience in these practice areas, demonstrating the ability to apply the relevant legal framework in real-world scenarios. The role requires the capability to manage complex matters independently.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working closely with clients\’ technical, IT and marketing teams, as well as with external consultants supporting the client, and will be able to translate operational and business needs into practical legal solutions.

Experience liaising with regulatory and public authorities is essential, including the Italian Data Protection Authority, the Department for Digital Transformation, AgID, the National Cybersecurity Agency and the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy.

Strong analytical skills, a commercial mindset, excellent client relationship skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork will complete the profile.

Ref: GM2846

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

Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking a talented Restructuring & Insolvency Lawyer with 1/2 years’ post-qualification experience to join its practice. Fluent English is a must. This position offers the chance to work on some of the most complex and high-profile mandates in the market, advising an impressive portfolio of financial institutions, corporates, investors and creditors across multiple jurisdictions.

The successful candidate will play a central role in advising financial institutions on restructuring and turnaround matters, as well as assisting insolvent companies, investors and creditors in connection with debt restructuring. They will have the opportunity to apply the full range of restructuring tools provided by Italian bankruptcy law, including certified plans, debt restructuring agreements and compositions with creditors, while also developing innovative alternatives for debtors and creditors alike. This may include debt release arrangements through the assignment of receivables and ensuing recapitalisation, or proposals for composition with creditors under bankruptcy involving the conversion of receivables into capital.

Applicants should bring strong experience in commercial law and insolvency, combined with a proven track record of handling complex restructuring operations involving multiple stakeholders. Excellent technical, drafting and negotiation skills, together with the ability to deliver clear commercial advice, are essential. The role requires a lawyer with strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative mindset, and enthusiasm for client development.

In return, the firm offers the chance to work on high-value international restructuring and insolvency matters within a supportive and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will benefit from a clear opportunities for career progression, and access to world-class training and professional development.

Ref: GM 2844

PQE: ,1-3 years PQE Area of Expertise: In-House Location: Milan

Founded in the seventies, this company is now looking to strengthen its busy legal department by hiring an M&A Specialist.

You will be part of the corporate department, but you will focus on M&A deals, working independently and unsupervised. You will be exposed to mergers and acquisitions, private equity and joint venture deals.

You will be a junior lawyer currently working in a primary law firm. You will have excellent communication and management skills. You will have strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. You should be comfortable to assume responsibility. Strong planning and organisational skills and excellent attention to detail, accuracy will complete the profile. You will be a native Italian speaker with fluent English (written and spoken).

Ref: GM2822

PQE: ,Newly Qualified Area of Expertise: Private Practice Location: Milan

Our client is a well-known Italian law firm which practice areas include commercial, corporate, banking, finance and insolvency. The firm ranks amongst the best law firms in Italy for high quality of work and provides assistance in litigation and arbitration proceedings. The firm is seeking a newly qualified litigator to join their outstanding litigation team.

You will be working on commercial disputes for major corporates, financial institutions, and governments across a range of sectors. The successful litigator can look forward to a diverse and challenging case load often including high value, complex and sensitive issues. You will be exposed to a variety of contentious and pre-contentious issues and will have access to high quality work.

The ideal candidate will have gained well rounded litigation experience ideally in corporate law but any experience in some or all of the following area of the law: commercial, corporate, banking, finance and insolvency will be an asset.

You will a newly qualified lawyer. A good level of English is required as clients are both national and international.

Ref: GM2837

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

Our client, a leading Italian law firm with an outstanding reputation in litigation and arbitration is seeking to appoint a talented Litigation Associate to join its highly regarded team.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a junior lawyer with 1–2 years\’ post-qualification experience to work on a diverse and intellectually stimulating caseload. The successful candidate will be involved in high-value, complex, and often sensitive disputes, gaining exposure to premium-quality work across both contentious and pre-contentious matters.

Working closely with a highly respected Partner, you will advise an impressive client base spanning a range of sectors, including insurance and reinsurance, banking, energy, construction, and technology. The practice is recognised for its expertise in corporate and commercial litigation, insurance and reinsurance disputes, and domestic and international arbitration.

The ideal candidate will have gained solid litigation experience, particularly within the corporate and banking sectors, and will be eager to develop their career within a dynamic and collaborative environment. Fluency in English is essential.

In return, you will join a firm renowned for its excellence, benefit from outstanding mentorship.

Ref: GM2835

PQE: ,Newly Qualified ,1-3 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. The team also provides strategic advice on capital markets transactions, corporate governance matters and regulatory issues, including matters involving listed entities, banks and interactions with the Bank of Italy.

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 corporate/M&A and a genuine interest in high-end transactional work within an ambitious and internationally oriented environment.

Ref: GM2836

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

Established in 2016 through the merger of two experienced legal practices, the firm was created with the vision of building a modern and collaborative legal environment focused on expertise, trust, and personalised client service.

The firm specialises in administrative, corporate, banking, commercial, and bankruptcy law, while also advising on financial regulation, crisis management, project financing, and wealth management. Its strength lies in a multidisciplinary approach, combining technical excellence, attention to detail, and close collaboration among professionals.

The firm provides legal support to both national and international clients through a strong professional network across Europe and the United States.

The firm now seeks a bright lawyer with experience in contacts law, commercial law and corporate/M&A. You will be part of a small and very friendly team, you will have the chance to work side by side to senior lawyers that will help you developing your skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a solid law firm with a very friendly environment. The clients of the firm are top class and the quality of the work is extremely high. The ideal candidate should have a good academic background and fluent English.

Ref: GM2831

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

Our client is one of the main global players in the construction of large infrastructural projects, civil and industrial buildings.

We are seeking a Junior Legal Specialist with experience gained in well-established law firms or medium-to-large corporate environments, to join the Legal team. The selected candidate will play a key role in providing legal support to the company’s business functions throughout all phases of construction projects in Italy.

You will provide legal support to the various business functions and contribute to the management of the department’s main activities.

The successful candidate will support the drafting and review of procurement, subcontracting and supply agreements, as well as joint venture agreements in the construction sector. They will also provide legal assistance to the company’s business functions in relation to civil, commercial and administrative law, with particular focus on the construction industry, while also contributing to the management of the system of delegations and powers of attorney within the corporate governance framework. The role will also involve monitoring sector regulations and keeping the business up to date on legislative developments.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Law and has 3–4 years of experience gained in law firms or medium to large-sized companies. Admission to the legal profession is required, even if not currently practised, together with a good knowledge of civil, commercial and administrative law, with a particular focus on public procurement. A results-oriented mindset, attention to details and the ability to work effectively as part of a team will complete the profile.

Ref: GM2828

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

Our client an internationally recognised pharmaceutical company is seeking a bright Legal Associate to join its in-house legal team based in Italy. 

The successful candidate will join the Legal Department and will provide legal support on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, advising on corporate governance and company secretarial matters, and assisting with litigation management.

Candidates should ideally be legal professionals with approximately 3/4 years of experience gained within an in-house legal team and/or a reputable law firm. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in corporate law and commercial contracts, together with excellent drafting and negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities are essential, as is the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within an international environment. Candidates should also possess good organisational and stakeholder management skills, together with fluent English, both written and spoken.

Experience within the pharmaceutical, life sciences or other highly regulated sectors would be advantageous.