Legal Counsel - Italy (m/f/x)

As the Legal Counsel - Italy at Scalable Capital, your key responsibilities will include providing legal advice on financial regulations, corporate law, data protection, tax law, and employment law. You'll be drafting and managing all relevant legal documents specific to Italy and will interact with Italian institutions. Additionally, you will review and negotiate contracts with clients, partners, and suppliers and serve as a liaison with external legal advisors, ensuring all aspects of legal compliance are met.

To qualify for the Legal Counsel - Italy position at Scalable Capital, you need to hold an Italian law degree and have several years of experience working in law firms, consulting, fintechs, or financial services. You'll also need in-depth knowledge of Italian and European financial services regulations, along with the ability to manage complex legal situations strategically. Fluency in both Italian and English is essential as well.

At Scalable Capital, you'll be part of one of the fastest-growing fintech startups in Europe, creating innovative financial services in a collaborative work environment. You’ll enjoy the benefits of a diverse, inclusive international team and have access to the latest hardware and tools to help you succeed. We prioritize flexibility with vacation policies and even offer the option to work from abroad, allowing you to maintain a balanced work-life dynamic.

Scalable Capital supports the growth of its Legal Counsel - Italy team members through in-house knowledge-sharing sessions and an individual education budget that can be used for professional development. We believe in empowering our employees by providing learning opportunities that enhance their skills and knowledge in the ever-evolving fintech landscape.

While prior experience in interacting with financial services regulators is considered a plus for the Legal Counsel - Italy position at Scalable Capital, it is not strictly required. However, candidates should possess a strong understanding of the regulatory landscape within which we operate to ensure compliance and effective legal guidance.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of your experience with Italian financial regulations. Highlight particular regulations you’ve worked with and elaborate on how you ensured compliance in past roles. Use clear and concise language while discussing your methodology for keeping up-to-date with regulatory changes.

Showcase your analytical and problem-solving skills by describing a complex legal situation you've navigated. Outline the steps you took to analyze the situation, involve stakeholders, and reach a resolution. Emphasize your ability to make strategic decisions in challenging environments.

Discuss the essential functions Legal Counsel serves in a fintech startup, such as ensuring regulatory compliance, providing risk assessments, and supporting business decisions with solid legal advice. Illustrate your understanding of how legal frameworks relate to innovation in financial services.

Demonstrate your organizational skills by sharing your approach to prioritizing tasks based on urgency and impact. Provide an example where you successfully managed several projects simultaneously while meeting all deadlines. Stress the importance of communication with stakeholders in your prioritization process.

Prepare a detailed account of a challenging contract negotiation, including the context, the parties involved, and the key issues at stake. Discuss your strategy in navigating the negotiation process, the compromises made, and how you achieved a favorable outcome.

Discuss various legal considerations such as compliance with financial regulations, data protection laws, user agreements, and intellectual property issues. Show that you understand the unique challenges that digital investment platforms face and how you would address them.

Talk about your systematic approach to documentation and compliance, mentioning specific tools or methods you use to track legal documents and ensure regulatory adherence. Highlight the importance of developing thorough contracts and compliance checks.

Discuss your ability to simplify complex legal jargon into understandable terms for non-legal teams. Give examples of how you’ve educated other departments about legal obligations and the importance of compliance for overall business success.

Reflect on your passion for fintech and how Scalable Capital's innovative approach aligns with your career goals. Share insights into the company's vision that resonates with you and how you see your legal expertise contributing to its mission.

Explain your proactive approach to staying updated with changes in laws and regulations. Mention resources like legal publications, professional networks, or continual education courses that you engage with to keep your knowledge current.