Head of Legal
Core
Lead the legal function in Italy, serving as the primary legal advisor to local leadership and a key reference for regional and group Legal & Compliance functions.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (Head of Legal)
Builds
Legal support, compliance programs, and governance frameworks for Sika's Italian operations
Domain
Industrial manufacturing (chemicals, construction, automotive)
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic legal advisory, contract negotiation, litigation management, corporate governance, compliance program leadership, labor law expertise, external counsel management
Preferred skills
Experience in industrial/manufacturing sector, matrix organization collaboration
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality, timely legal and compliance support across commercial, regulatory, and labor law areas; proactively identify and manage legal/compliance risks; negotiate and review commercial agreements; manage civil, labor, and regulatory litigation; ensure corporate governance compliance; lead anti-corruption, antitrust, and data privacy compliance initiatives; conduct legal/compliance training and awareness programs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC