Legal Counsel

Position Title: Legal Counsel Italy (Full-Time Fixed-Term Maternity Cover 12 months)
Department: Corporate Legal
Reports To: Senior Legal Counsel - Italy
Employer: CFT SpA (ATS Group)

Annual Gross Salary Range: EUR 80000 EUR 90000 per year; the salary is determined based on the candidates experience skills and seniority in line with the Companys internal compensation framework and the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria).

Employment Classification: Quadro in accordance with the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale di Lavoro CCNL Industria) and the Companys policies.

Work Location: Parma Italy with a hybrid working arrangement in accordance with the Companys Smart Working Policy. Occasional travel within Italy and abroad may be required.

ATS Corporation is an industry-leading automation solutions and technology provider to many of the worlds most successful companies. Using extensive knowledge and global capabilities in custom and repeat automation automation products and value-added solutions including pre-automation and after-sales services ATS businesses address the sophisticated manufacturing automation and service needs of multinational customers in markets such as life sciences transportation food & beverage consumer products and energy. With a dynamic culture that is bolstered by driven employees and the ATS Business Model (ABM) ATS companies are united by a shared purpose of creating solutions that positively impact lives around the world. Founded in 1978 ATS employs over 7500 people at more than 65 manufacturing facilities and over 85 offices in North America Europe Southeast Asia and Oceania. The Companys common shares are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE under the symbol ATS.

As a member of the Global Legal Team the Legal Counsel will provide timely pragmatic and business-oriented legal support to ATS Groups Italian entities supporting the business in achieving its strategic objectives while appropriately managing legal and compliance risks. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external counsel on a broad range of commercial corporate compliance and operational legal matters.

The role is intended to cover a maternity leave absence.

Provide legal support to internal clients across all aspects of business operations including:
commercial contracts;
corporate governance;
regulatory compliance including Legislative Decree 231/2001;
supplier customer and partner relationships;
dispute and litigation management;
leasing and real estate matters;
employment-related legal matters.
Draft review negotiate and support the implementation of commercial agreements.
Provide practical legal advice to business functions to facilitate sound commercial decision-making.
Promote compliance with corporate policies internal controls and contracting procedures.
Identify assess and mitigate legal and compliance risks.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders including General Management Human Resources Finance and Operations.
Support strategic projects including corporate reorganizations acquisitions and integrations as required.
Coordinate and manage external legal counsel.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes templates and governance practices.
Support the implementation and promotion of ethical business practices and compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct.
Comply with all applicable health and safety requirements.
Travel may be required from time to time.

Education:
Degree in Law obtained from an accredited Italian university.
Italian BAR qualification

Experience:
Approximately 912 years of post-qualification experience gained in reputable law firms and/or multinational companies.
Solid experience in commercial and corporate law.
Solid knowledge of Italian corporate governance commercial contracts compliance and Legislative Decree 231/2001 GDPR and data protection regulations.
Strong legal analysis and problem-solving skills.
Excellent drafting and contract negotiation capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic international environment.
Strong business acumen and commercial judgment.
Effective stakeholder management and communication skills.
Fluency in both Italian and English languages is a requirement.
Knowledge of international trade and export control regulations is desirable.
Experience supporting industrial manufacturing or technology businesses is considered an asset.

Employment Contract: Fixed-term employment contract for maternity leave replacement.
Working Time: Full-time.