Legal Affairs Senior Manager

<p><b>Who we are:</b> </p><p>  </p><p>Prysmian is a <b>global cabling solutions provider</b> leading the <b>energy transition</b> and <b>digital transformation</b>. </p><p>  </p><p>Prysmian is a public company listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, with almost <b>150 years of experience</b>, over <b>33,000 employees</b>, <b>104 plants</b> and <b>27 R&amp;D centers</b> in over <b>50 countries.</b> </p><p>  </p><p>Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us. </p><p></p><p><b>Your contribution to Prysmian's Success: </b> </p><p>We are looking for a Legal Affairs Senior Manager to join our office in Milan (HQ).</p><p>Reporting directly to the Group Legal Affairs VP, you will manage and provide legal support to the business carried out worldwide by the companies of the Group.</p><p></p><p>The Legal Affairs Manager manages contracts, provides ongoing legal advice in a wide range of legal areas, manages litigation and supports Group Legal Affairs VP in cross-borders M&amp;A projects, in either case above liaising with and coordinating external counsel and other advisors or consultants, when needed.</p><p></p><p><b>Key expectation for the role:</b></p><ul><li><p>Review, analyze, comment and draft a wide variety of EPCI, supply, service and maintenance contracts, whether based on international standards or on heavily bespoke forms by customers, for the Transmission business worldwide, including offshore wind farms (both array and export cables) and interconnectors, in line with the internal policy on contractual risks. Main accountability is to properly highlight the main legal risks arising from contracts and enabling the senior management to take informed decisions as to safeguard the Group from unexpected or unsustainable liabilities;</p></li><li><p>Negotiate the above contracts vis-à-vis the customers. Such negotiations could last several months and multiple rounds of meetings.  Main accountability is being the main focal point of the Group’s contractual position which need to be clarified and argued with customer team and legal advisors, with ability to propose effective compromises aimed at meeting customer’s requirements while considering and limiting to acceptable levels the Group’s exposure arising from contractual arrangements;</p></li><li><p>Manage legal issues and claims arising from the contract execution, including the drafting and negotiation of settlement agreements.  Main accountability is to run a legal assessment and to implement solutions in line with business needs, which enable the Group to minimize the financial exposure / liability and/or to maximize benefits;</p></li><li><p>Introduce templates for contracts where appropriate. Advise and provide direction on tender processes, where required;</p></li><li><p>Ensure the proper defense of claims in legal proceedings, advising the senior management on the proper course of action, acting as a liaison between the internal functions and external law firms representing the Group in the litigation and managing/directing the external law firms to implement the Group’s positions;</p></li><li><p>Draft, negotiate, review and comment a wide variety of supply contracts and framework agreements in support of Group’s purchasing department. Main accountability is to achieve purchasing department’s goals and granting a contractual structure which protects the Group from suppliers’ breach of contractual obligations;</p></li><li><p>Provide professional and credible legal advice and effective legal support on topics as required (verbal and written opinions). This would include analysis and counsel on a wide range of legal areas such as contractual matters, business structures etc;</p></li><li><p>Stay abreast of new rules, regulations and trends in the industry and region. Anticipate and identify legal issues of concern to the Group and develop legal strategies and solutions, including in situations of high risk with limited time for assessing alternatives;</p></li><li><p>Develop and provide trainings on legal issues, processes and policies to multi-level audiences within different departments;</p></li><li><p>Special projects and other duties, as assigned.<br/> </p></li></ul><p><b>You are the right fit if you have/are:</b></p><ul><li><p>Advanced degree in law from an accredited institution, preferably in commercial law or equivalent <b>(English law degree will be viewed as a preferential qualification)</b>;</p></li><li><p>8+ years post-qualification experience, working in-house with a Group of equivalent size or with a reputable international law firm;</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to understand complex legal concepts and analysis and translate those to non-lawyers;</p></li><li><p>Excellent drafting and negotiating skills in English;</p></li><li><p>Experience handling high volume of contract rev