Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Legal Specialist

Intellectual Property (IP) +1Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSamarate, Italy$32k - $43k

About the Job

Requirements

A Law degree is required.
Professional experience gained in a law firm and/or corporate legal department is required.
Availability for international business travel is required.
Flexibility, problem-solving ability, and a proactive attitude are requested.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and negotiate international commercial agreements, including sales contracts, under the supervision of the SVP Legal.
Manage and negotiate corporate agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding, and Letters of Intent, with particular attention to confidentiality obligations and the protection of Leonardo Helicopters' know-how.
Provide legal support on intellectual property matters, including licensing agreements, trademarks, and the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Advise on regulatory and contractual aspects related to European Union-funded programs and projects.
Support business stakeholders in identifying legal risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Desired Qualifications

Admission to the bar and qualification to practice as an attorney are preferred.

Job Description:

Within the Legal Affairs Department of the Helicopters Division, we are seeking a Law graduate with professional experience gained in law firms and/or corporate legal departments.

Admission to the bar and qualification to practice as an attorney is preferred. The position is based in Cascina Costa di Samarate.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following activities:

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating international commercial agreements, including sales contracts, under the supervision of the SVP Legal.
Managing and negotiating a wide range of corporate agreements, including Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs), and Letters of Intent (LoIs), with particular attention to confidentiality obligations and the protection of Leonardo Helicopters' know-how.
Providing legal support on intellectual property matters, including licensing agreements, trademarks, and the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Advising on regulatory and contractual aspects related to European Union-funded programs and projects.
Supporting business stakeholders in identifying legal risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Qualifications: Law Degree and possibly admittance to the bar

Seniority: Junior/Expert

Soft Skills: flexibility (including availability for international business travel); problem solving; proactive attitude

Seniority:

Junior

Primary Location:

IT - Varese - Cascina Costa

Contract Type:

Total Base Pay Range:

32K-43K

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid

About the Company

Leonardo

Aerospace, defense tech design and manufacturing

Leonardo operates in aerospace, defense, and security, designing and manufacturing advanced technologies for militaries, intelligence agencies, and defense contractors. Its products combine hardware, software, and services and are delivered through subsidiaries in the US (DRS, Electronics US, Critical Infrastructure, Aircraft and Aerostructures US). It differentiates itself with a broad, diversified portfolio and end-to-end support from development to sustainment, plus training and customer service. Its goal is to provide reliable, state-of-the-art capabilities to defense, intelligence, and civil infrastructure customers while maintaining strong support and training.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Rome, Italy
Founded: 2022

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