Group Legal Counsel (Milan)

Our Company
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For nearly 160 years, we have been marketing, selling, and distributing high-quality products and brands for multinational and Fortune 500 companies. Through our Business Units Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, and Technology, we deliver sustainable growth for our partners. We contribute to improving the quality of life for our employees and people in the local communities in which we operate. Headquartered in Switzerland, DKSH is publicly listed and operates in 36 markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We employ over 29,000 specialists and produced net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2023. https://www.dksh.com

Job Summary
We are currently looking for a motivated and passionate colleague to join our Group Legal team. In this position you will be based in our Milan office and will be responsible for providing sound legal expertise on our journey to drive business success.

General Responsibilities

• Draft, review, advise on and negotiate various contracts for DKSH’s Business Units Performance Material (PM) and Technology (TEC), as well as other affiliate companies worldwide, in line with the Contract Manual and the Limits of Authority and with a client/customer mindset
• Collaborate with the Business, Functions and other stakeholders and provide prompt and practical legal advice on corporate/ commercial/ intellectual property (IP)/ competition/ labor/ M&A/ anti-trust laws, sustainability etc.
• Be a legal business partner to the BU. Gain better understanding of BU’s business, operations, goals and strategies to enhance the quality of legal advice given
• Collaborate with Local Legal Counsels (as applicable) in the review and negotiation of contracts, resolution of legal issues, and/or enforcement of company policies
• Manage litigations/disputes, liaise with external legal counsels and manage the related legal costs
• Investigate, prepare reports and highlight legal risks to the stakeholders, including recommendations to mitigate risks
• Manage and execute legal projects as assigned
• Manage, maintain and execute standard operating procedures, guidelines and manuals and ensure areas needing change and improvement are acted upon
• Submit periodic reports and update databases, as applicable
• Keep up-to-date with laws, regulations and best practices
• Provide legal trainings
• Perform other ad hoc matters for the Legal function
  
  
  

Functional Skills And Knowledge

• Sound knowledge of corporate law, contract and commercial law, antitrust and intellectual property law through experience in a law firm and/or an in-house environment
• Admission to Bar is an added advantage
• Excellent writing and speaking skills in English
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a law firm or an in-house environment
• Efficient, proactive, systematic and well organized, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously, attentive to detail, trustworthy and sensitive to other cultures
• Pronounced sense of adherence to quality even in hectic situations
• Demonstrate ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information
• Based in our office in Milan
  
  
  

Our Offer

• Competitive compensation package and performance-based bonus
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work model
• Ticket restaurant
• Career growth and development opportunities
  
  
  

Why It’s Great to Work at DKSH

At DKSH, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond the ordinary: enriching people's lives. Through the products and services we provide, DKSH positively impacts millions of lives everyday. Join our team where entrepreneurship meets flexible work arrangements. Take the leap and start a journey where you can grow and make a difference! https://www.dksh.com/careers