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?

• Flexible working hours and remote work opportunities

• Innovative workspaces located across multiple offices

• Meal vouchers

• Workation: possibility to work from any SD Worx location (4 weeks per year, EU only)

• Free language courses (during your working hours)

• Corporate partnerships and employee discounts

• Employee Referral Program - Refer a talent and receive a bonus upon successful completion of their probation period

• Family‑friendly initiatives, including Family Day and “Bring Your Child to Work” events

• Internal training and development programs

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Inclusive workplace focused on employee well‑being

• Smart Working Policy

From many places, we work as one, moving from better to best together.

SD Worx embraces diversity in the workplace. Diversity brings inspiration and innovation to our company. We particularly welcome applications from qualified talent, regardless of origin, nationality, gender, skin color, ethnic and social background, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, or stage of life.