SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. Our +10,000 employees operate across Europe and in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life. So companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it.

As SD Worx continues to grow and evolve, we are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our team in Italy for a temporary assignment of 1 year. This role will support the business during a period of transition and integration, acting as a legal business partner to the Italian organization and collaborating closely with our broader European legal team.

What will you be doing?

•                    Provide pragmatic and proactive legal advice to internal stakeholders in Italy on a variety of legal matters.

•                    Support day-to-day legal operations, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g. customer agreements, supplier agreements, general terms and conditions).

•                    Assist in legal aspects of post-merger integration (PMI) activities, ensuring smooth alignment with group policies and practices.

•                    Monitor and advise on local legal developments relevant to the business.

•                    Collaborate with the broader SD Worx legal team across Europe to ensure consistency and integration.

•                    Contribute to the development and implementation of legal templates, guidelines, and best practices.

•                    Support the handling of claims and liaise with external counsel when needed.

What do you need for this role?

•                    A Master’s degree in Italian law.

•                    Minimum 3 years of experience as an attorney or in-house legal counsel, preferably in commercial law, contract law, and/or IT law.

•                    Fluency in Italian and English (spoken and written).

•                    Strong communication and negotiation skills, with a business-oriented mindset.

•                    Ability to work independently while being a collaborative team player.

•                    A proactive, hands-on attitude and commitment to delivering high-quality work.

•                    Willingness to work from our Milan office, with the flexibility to work remotely 2 days per week.

What do we offer you?

•                    A competitive salary and benefits package.

•                    The opportunity to contribute to strategic legal work in a dynamic, international environment.

•                    Integration into a warm, collaborative legal team that spans multiple countries.

•                    A culture that values ownership, initiative, and continuous learning.

•                    Hybrid working model with flexibility to support work-life balance.

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