Legal Counsel Manager Italy

CEVA Logistics provides global supply chain solutions to connect people, products, and providers all around the world. Present in 170+ countries and with more than 110,000 employees spread over 1,500 sites, we are proud to be a Top 5 global 3PL.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. We want to engage and empower our diverse, global team to co-create value with our customers through our solutions in contract logistics and air, ocean, ground, and finished vehicle transport. That is why CEVA Logistics offers a dynamic and exceptional work environment that fosters personal growth, innovation, and continuous improvement.

DARE TO GROW! Join CEVA Logistics, and you will be part of a team that values imagination and continued learning and is committed to excellence in everything we do. Join us in our mission to shape the future of global logistics. As we continue growing at a fast pace, will you “Dare to Grow” with us?

YOUR ROLE:

Would you like to write history? Are you known for your superior global business acumen and negotiation skills?

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with strong expertise in international commercial contracting to join our Legal Department. You will work closely with various business functions, contributing to the success of our Business by providing high-quality legal support across complex commercial negotiations. Location: Assago (MI)

Key Responsibilities:

• Independent management of negotiations and drafting of complex commercial contracts, with particular focus on procurement, transportation, lease, and shipping agreements, both with clients and suppliers.
• Ongoing legal support and consultancy to operational, commercial, and finance functions, starting from the initial stages of client engagement.
• Constant interface with internal clients for the analysis and resolution of contractual issues.
• Collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, contributing with specialized skills and a business-oriented approach.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal documentation in both Italian and English.

Required Qualifications:

• Several years of proven experience in commercial contracting, preferably within international or structured corporate environments.
• Excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written.
• Strong expertise in managing procurement, transportation, leasing, and shipping contracts.
• Qualification to practice law
• Excellent negotiation skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong results orientation.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders at different organizational levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of privacy and data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Previous experience in multinational companies or top-tier law firms.

What We Offer

• A stimulating and international work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The chance to play a strategic role within a multidisciplinary team.

CEVA is committed to fair hiring procedures and to ensure that all employees have the opportunity to develop their potential. We want to ensure a work environment based on merit and inclusion, without any discrimination based on race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religious orientation or disability.

Please note:  Legitimate CEVA Logistics recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn or via an official company email address: firstname.lastname@cevalogistics.com. We recommend that you do not respond to unsolicited business propositions and/or offers from people with whom you are unfamiliar.