GROUP CORPORATE AFFAIRS SPECIALIST MILANO , ITALY

Corporate and Staff Functions/Legal, Compliance & Risk Why Join Us The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is one of Italy’s most famous family-driven enterprises and a world leader in luxury menswear. Founded in 1910, Zegna is deeply grounded in history and craftsmanship, yet always at the forefront of contemporary innovation and style. We are pioneers who embrace change, take ownership of our actions and work to create the world we want. With over 500 points of sale and 7,000 employees worldwide, we’re as proud of our people as our products and look for others that share our passion and commitment to excellence and authenticity. Your Opportunity Location: Milan As Group Corporate Affairs Specialist, he/she will be responsible for providing legal advice and support on a wide range of corporate and business issues. How will You contribute Working under the supervision of the Group Corporate Affairs Manager, he/she will participate and support in both ordinary and extraordinary corporate operations of the Group, providing legal guidance and advice to management and other departments on a wide range of corporate legal matters affecting the business, in particular: Oversee and provide support for establishment and dissolution of branches, subsidiaries, joint-ventures, capital increase or decrease and other extraordinary transactions (such as mergers, demergers, acquisitions, transfer of business units) and amendment to the corporate governance structure and Board composition of Group entities; Assist in responding to corporate governance requests from the Group, including drafting and reviewing board materials and minutes, shareholder resolutions, maintaining and ensuring the update of corporate records; Provide support for corporate governance and regulatory filings across the organization; Support in the preparation of the main periodical reports and governance fulfilments/procedures (management of Insider Trading List, Related Party Register); Advise various departments and management on corporate legal matters including management of legal entities, national and cross-border ventures, corporate investments; Draft, review, and negotiate letters of intent, agreements and other legal documents in the field of corporate investments (e.g. joint-ventures, acquisitions, divestments); Manage the corporate contracts lifecycle (negotiation, conclusion, follow-up of execution, renewal, termination) in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies; Work closely with the Group Compliance & Risk Manager for the definition and implementation of the architecture of delegation of powers (including HSE structure) and its maintenance in compliance with the Group’s policies; Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws, regulations and best practices in his/her scope of responsibility; Assess and manage legal risks associated with business operations and transactions in his/her scope of responsibility. Who you are You are a collaborative team player with strong autonomy, agility, openness to digital tools, excellent business sense and problem-solving approach. You have: Master’s Degree in Law and admission to the Italian Bar; At least 2 years of experience in corporate law, preferably in structured corporate groups (especially within a listed company) or law/notary firms; Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities both in Italian and English; Strong attention to detail and precision in legal drafting and contract management; Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and to handle multiple projects with different deadlines simultaneously; In an international context, capacity to raise the relevant legal questions and to adapt fast to a wide range of different national regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr