Senior Legal Counsel at Electrolux Professional

Pordenone / Pordenon, Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Commercial Acumen, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Dispute Resolution, Cross-Functional Collaboration, M&A, Restructuring, Market Expansion, Strategic Leadership, Proactive Advising, International Law, English Proficiency, Italian Proficiency

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Description

At Electrolux Professional Group we hire to meet needs beyond tomorrow UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL At Electrolux Professional Group, we believe potential powers progress. We’re not searching for perfection—we’re looking for people with the right mindset. If you're curious, resilient, and ready to grow, you'll find the space to lead, innovate, and together with us Meet the needs beyond tomorrow. https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com/en/join-us/ SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL Partnering with the people who are innovating how the world meeting needs tomorrow. We are looking for an experienced and business-oriented Senior Group Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team. In this role, you will provide strategic legal advice across the organization, supporting senior leadership and key business functions on a wide range of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters. You will play a critical role in managing legal risk, ensuring compliance, and enabling the company to achieve its business objectives. The successful candidate will be a proactive advisor with strong commercial acumen, capable of navigating complex legal issues in a fast-paced, international environment. This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for defining and implementing the legal strategy for the business area(s) you support. You will report directly to the General Counsel in Stockholm, Sweden, and be a functional member of relevant business area leadership teams. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING Strategic Legal Advice * Provide senior-level legal counsel to executive leadership and business units on strategic initiatives and operational matters. * Translate complex legal issues into practical business guidance. * Support the development and execution of company strategy while mitigating legal risk. Commercial & Contracting * Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including: * Customer and supplier contracts * Strategic partnerships * Licensing and technology agreements * Procurement and service agreements * Develop and maintain contract templates and negotiation playbooks. Corporate & Governance * Support corporate governance activities including board and committee matters and acts as a corporate secretary. * Advise on corporate structuring, intercompany agreements, and corporate transactions. * Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws and governance standards. Regulatory & Compliance * Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business. * Provide guidance on compliance programs and policies. * Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure regulatory adherence across jurisdictions. Risk Management & Disputes * Identify and manage legal risks across business operations. * Oversee external counsel in litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters. * Develop strategies to prevent or mitigate potential disputes. Cross-Functional Collaboration * Work closely with teams including Finance, HR, Sales, Procurement, and Operations. * Provide legal training and guidance to internal stakeholders. * Support key corporate projects including M&A, restructuring, and market expansion. WHAT’S NEEDED FOR YOU TO THRIVE * Law university degree, preferably Italian qualification * A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience in law firms or as in-house in a large corporation * Experience working in international teams on global projects * Experience working with and presenting to senior leadership * Strong ability to provide legal advice to global and regional stakeholders and influence decision-making * High level of proficiency in English (both written and spoken), Italian * Energetic. - You drive and deliver business results from a short- and long-term perspective. * Agile. - You quickly understand and react to changes and take decisions despite instabilities and uncertainties. * Well-organized. - You structure your work and pay attention to every detail. * Team player. - You find an approach to different people, cooperate, and find solutions together. OUR CULTURE IN 4 WORDS Be Customer Obsessed. Build Trust. Be Bold. Act Sustainably. (We’re building it every day — and we’d love your help.) WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU Trust, ownership, and the opportunity to grow • Be part of a company grounded in customer focus, sustainability leadership, innovation, and social impact. We aim to Meet Needs Beyond Tomorrow • The possibility to work hybrid and build a flexible worklife balance • Be part of an industry shift that makes a difference — in how people live, cook, clean, care, and serve • Plus: country-specific perks and benefits designed to support your well-being. Electrolux Professional Group - meeting needs beyond tomorrow Electrolux Professional Group is the sustainability leader in our industry and one of the leading global providers of food service, beverage, and laundry equipment for professional users. Our innovative products and worldwide service network make our customers’ work-life easier, more profitable – and truly sustainable every day. Our solutions and products are sold in over 110 countries. In 2024, the Electrolux Professional Group had global sales of SEK 12.5bn and approximately 4,300 employees. Electrolux Professional’s B-shares are listed at Nasdaq Stockholm. For more information, visit https://www.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com [https://eur06.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.electroluxprofessionalgroup.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAmbra.Salgarella%40electroluxprofessional.com%7Cceaf09eb5e734c141c8808dd6d0b7245%7C7849ddb5cc3f42e6b0f11102b2c2600c%7C0%7C0%7C638786618102053312%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eO83KrfI8eW%2Bm4ArjGvA1aq6Qm91DMBR%2BkSDFl3NtrY%3D&reserved=0]

Responsibilities

This role involves providing strategic, senior-level legal counsel to executive leadership and business units on strategic initiatives, translating complex legal issues into practical business guidance, and supporting company strategy execution while mitigating risk. Key duties include drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, supporting corporate governance, advising on regulatory compliance, and managing legal risks and disputes.