Title:  Legal Counsel

Who Are We

E80 Group is a multinational company specialized in the development of automated and integrated intralogistics solutions for manufacturers of consumer goods, operating in the beverage, food, tissue, and other sectors. In 1992 the company anticipated the concept of Industry 4.0: the Smart Factory, sustainable, interconnected, and safe.

The tailor-made solutions designed by E80 Group allow to manage all the intralogistics activities of factories and distribution centers, ensuring a significant increase in plant efficiency and the total traceability of the products handled, with positive cascading effects that improve the entire supply chain. The main systems produced by E80 Group include: palletizing robots, a wide range of laser-guided vehicles, high speed robotic stretch wrappers, pallet control systems, robotic labelers, layer picking and repacking solutions, and automated high-density warehouses. The entire logistics flow is centrally managed by the SM.I.LE80 software platform (Smart Integrated Logistics), the “orchestra conductor” that ensures the efficient integration of the systems, guaranteeing the optimal management of all operations: from the entry of raw materials to the storage, right through to shipping.

With 14 branches located worldwide, the Group believe in 5 values enclosed in the acronym ECCUS: Enthusiasm, Charisma, Competence, Humility, Wisdom. These are the pillars of E80 Group's corporate culture, which is always close to customers, people, and the territory.

Who are You

“It’s our fears that will limit our success, not our mistakes. The secret to successful hiring is to look for people who are not afraid of failing and want to change the world” – Enrico Grassi, E80 Group CEO and Founder

Sounds like you? Great, here’s what E80 Group can offer you to help you thrive.

We are looking for a Legal Counsel who will provide proactive and continuous legal advice acting as a business partner to support sales and operations activities. Legal Counsel will report to the Managing Director Market Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage (key) legal issues and legal aspects
• Negotiate frame/master agreements with Key Customers
• Negotiate, review and draft terms & conditions (indemnities, choice of law, dispute resolution, limitations of liability, insurance, etc) of sales/commercial agreements for or related to the supply of equipment, services and parts, as well as terms and conditions for agency and broker agreements, in accordance with legal policy
• Provide legal support to business stakeholders regarding contract interpretation and guidance, particularly regarding commercial and insurance claims or other issues that develop during contract execution
• Support E80 Group on regulatory issues, more specifically providing relevant legal advice and support on competition law and export control issues
• Support site management on local legal compliance requirements (HS&E, HR, food safety, etc.)
• Train Market Operations teams on relevant legal, contractual, and compliance issues associated with international business activities and contracts
• Actively participate in management team(s) when required and support implementation of management decisions
• Manage litigation and disputes and compliance with law
• Coordinate external legal services, incl. selecting and managing outside counsel

Requirements

• Degree in Law
• Fluent legal English (other local, European language is a plus)
• Minimum 7 years of experience of general legal corporate matters
• Preferably mixed background in law firm/industry
• Good understanding of legal issues and needs in international business, including experience in managing international and cross-functional matters

What's In It For You

• Permanent contract

• Full-time contract

• One day of Smart Workin

• Salary based on experience

Not just a job, a Career growth: our steady YOY growth has encouraged a culture of talent development where we constantly create opportunities for you to learn, grow and feel empowered to realise your full potential, whichever career path you choose.

E80 World Academy: prepare to be wowed by our innovative training and learning paths. We deliver cutting-edge insights so you can refine your expertise to be successful in your job.

#BE80: you will become part of a dynamic and collaborative team where giving back is close to our hearts, an integral part of our success and core to the #BE80 Culture. 

Qualified applicants will receive consideration.

E80 Group does not tolerate any kind of discrimination or offensive behavior against one's personality (for example, moral, sexual or other kind of harassment, intimidation, persecution and other), or social exclusion or unfair treatment due to nationality, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, genetic features, family status, religions or political views or physical disabilities, veteran status, citizenship status, marital status, or pregnancy. We honor our commitments under articles 1 and 18 of Law No. 68/1999 and give special consideration to candidates in protected categories.