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Employment & Labour Law Consultant – Italy

Taylor Hopkinson is supporting an international company operating in the renewable energy sector in the search for an experienced Employment & Labour Law Consultant to support its Italian operations on a three-month project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and update employment contracts to ensure compliance with Italian labour law and applicable CCNL.
  • Review and advise on the practical application of CCNL provisions, employment rights and contractual obligations.
  • Provide ongoing employment law advice to the People Team and local management.
  • Develop practical guidelines and recommendations to improve HR processes and ensure compliance.
  • Review current benefits and employment policies, identifying gaps against Italian market practices.
  • Provide training and knowledge transfer to the internal People Team to ensure sustainable management of employment-related matters.

Requirements

  • Law degree or similar.
  • Significant experience in Italian Employment & Labour Law, gained either within a leading law firm, professional services firm or as an in-house legal counsel.
  • Strong knowledge of Italian employment legislation and CCNLs.
  • Experience supporting companies on employment law compliance and HR-related legal matters.
  • Strong understanding of the practical application of Italian labour legislation within an international corporate environment.
  • Ability to translate complex legal requirements into clear, practical and business-oriented recommendations.
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage a project with defined objectives and deadlines.
  • Fluent English and Italian, both written and spoken, is essential due to the international nature of the organisation.