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About the role  

 

Our Legal team, composed of 2 people, is integrated into the General Counsel Function. As an In-House Paralegal, you will work on supporting our Italian Solvay team and will be focusing on law compliance and corporate housekeeping in collaboration with the functions and the businesses representatives in Italy. You will get the opportunity to contribute to managing our portfolio of Italian subsidiaries and assisting with various legal operations and issues and have a positive impact within the Solvay Group. 

You will be accountable for: 

Legal support:  Assist on the day-to-day legal related matters, providing administrative support (creation of documents, note-taking, correspondence, etc.)  Ensure the compliance with legal, administrative, regulatory formalities (e.g. UBO, KYC forms, public tenders documentations, self-declarations, “antiriciclaggio”, White-List filings and update, filing of documents at the Chamber of Commerce, authentications, etc.)  Support the implementation and maintenance of legal technologies and case management systems in collaboration with the Legal Operations initiatives in collaboration with the Group Legal Operations initiatives.   Legal research:  Conduct legal research on Italian and/or European legislation and legal doctrine. Monitor changes in Italian and EU legislation relevant to the Group’s business, with special reference to HSE regulations.  Corporate housekeeping & Entities management: Manage and maintain the corporate records and documents for the Group’s Italian based entities (articles of association, powers of attorney, board resolutions, shareholder minutes, etc.). Coordinate corporate filings and publications with local legal entities registers.  Contract Support: Draft and review standardized contractual documents (e.g. simple letters, drafts of agreements with Public Authorities – like “atti d’obbligo” or “convenzioni”, NDAs, and service contracts) under the supervision of a Legal Counsel. Ensure efficient filing and management of the contractual documents.  Support with stakeholders: Prepare and supervise commercial relationships with external lawyers (including RfQ, engagement letter, etc). Process legal invoices and assist with budget tracking. Act as the key contact for external notaries and sometimes law firms. Process expense reports and manage the schedule and logistics for Legal Team meetings and ensure proper follow-up. 

 

We offer a permanent contract based on hybrid working mode (remote could be a possibility). 

 

About you 

 

Relevant education degree or equivalent in Law (or Legal Studies) or a recognized Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certificate is required. Relevant work experience (5 years) as a (Para)legal or in a similar function, ideally in a Chemical or manufacturing environment. 

 

Competencies: 

Legal Knowledge: Strong understanding of Italian legal principles and the Italian judicial and administrative organization.  Language Skills: Fluency, written and verbally, in English and Italian    Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 

 

Behaviors: 

Personal Aptitudes: Excellent team working capacity and organizational skills  High degree of rigor/accuracy, autonomy and the ability to manage priorities.   Confidentiality: Absolute adherence to professional ethics and confidentiality rules. 

 

About the pay 

 

Attractive and equitable pay for all: compensation is determined within a range to foster your development in the role. The base pay expected for this role is: 

€42,960 – 53,700€ per year in Italy 

Your salary may ultimately be higher or lower based on your skills and experience. Additionally, we provide a competitive total rewards package that includes a bonus and/or other incentives.  

Benefits: 

Solvay Cares program: minimum of 16 weeks of parenting leave for all employees and package with healthcare, disability and life insurance coverage.  Prioritization of well-being: work-life balance promotion, flexible approach to work part-time or hybrid work arrangements (depending on the type of job), employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.  Professional development: prioritization of internal talents for career progression, access to a training platform, opportunities to join Employee Resource Groups (ERG) for experience sharing and mentorship and free language courses. 

 

 

About us

Solvay, a pioneering chemical company with a legacy rooted in founder Ernest Solvay's pivotal innovations in the soda ash process, is dedicated to delivering essential solutions globally through its workforce of over 9,000 employees. Since 1863, Solvay harnesses the power of chemistry to create innovative, sustainable solutions that answer the world’s most essential needs such as purifying the air we breathe and the water we drink, preserving our food supplies, protecting our health and well-being, creating eco-friendly clothing, making the tires of our cars more sustainable and cleaning and protecting our homes.

We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

 

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