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Cerved

Business intelligence and credit risk analytics

Legal Affairs Specialist - Legal Affairs

Full-Time
€35k - €50k/yr
Junior, Mid
Bachelor's
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
HybridHybrid work is required.
LegalLegal Counsel & Legal Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Law or a related discipline is required.
  • Admission to practice law is required.
  • At least 1–3 years of experience in leading national or international law firms is required, with exposure to commercial law and contracts.
  • Interest in developing a Legal Affairs career within a dynamic, business-oriented corporate environment.
  • Good knowledge of commercial contracts; exposure to software licensing agreements, ICT services, and data protection matters is a plus.
  • Good analytical, legal drafting, and legal-document review skills.
  • Precision, proactivity, and problem-solving ability.
  • Good interpersonal skills and aptitude for teamwork.
  • Ability to organize work and manage priorities and deadlines.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
Responsibilities
  • Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of contractual documentation, including service sale and purchase contracts, distribution agreements, software licensing and development agreements, confidentiality agreements, Proof of Concept agreements, Letters of Interest, Memoranda of Understanding, and Data Processing Agreements.
  • Provide legal support for corporate projects and contribute to compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Collaborate with business functions by providing advice on commercial law, privacy, and governance matters.
  • Support the preparation and updating of internal legal documentation and procedures.
  • Collaborate with the General Counsel and the Legal Affairs team on ordinary activities and function-development projects.
Desired Qualifications
  • Excellent academic results in the Law degree or related discipline.
  • Exposure to software licensing agreements, ICT services, and data protection matters.

About the company

Cerved is an Italian business intelligence and data analytics company helping organizations make informed financial, commercial, and credit decisions. Its services span credit and business ratings, fraud and compliance risk, lending decision support, credit management, and real estate valuation for SMEs, enterprises, and financial institutions. What sets Cerved apart is its blend of proprietary data, ratings expertise, and consulting built over decades in the Italian market. The goal is to help clients pursue sustainable, well-informed growth.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Donato Milanese, Italy

Founded

1974

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What believers are saying

  • Cerved expects 2026 revenue recovery from Atoka and improved pricing across April-December.
  • July 2026 forecasts show Italian corporate revenues stabilizing, supporting demand for Cerved analytics.
  • Cost cuts lifted 2025 EBITDA margins to 41.8%, preserving cash during transition.

What critics are saying

  • S&P cut Cerved outlook negative on July 8, 2026 after 14% Q1 revenue decline.
  • Union strikes on March 25 and February 2, 2026 signal worsening labor relations and exits.
  • Without sustained recovery, 2029 refinancing becomes difficult on a stand-alone basis, threatening independence.

What makes Cerved unique

  • ION-backed Atoka launched in 2026, bundling AI sales intelligence with Cerved distribution.
  • Cerved retains Italian IP rights while ION funds modernization and global commercialization.
  • Cerved Industry Forecast covers 750,000 companies, giving unmatched Italian credit and sector coverage.

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