Commercial Counsel, Italy

Job Description

Please submit your CV in English as your application will be reviewed by our UK-based recruitment team.

About the team

We are looking for a Commercial Counsel to support Deliveroo’s business in Italy. The successful candidate will be based in Milan and will report into our Head of International legal based in Paris.

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, supporting a rapidly growing business with a wide variety of legal and commercial issues.

What you'll be doing

As part of the Legal team, you will play a key role in supporting Deliveroo’s operations in Italy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Commercial contracts: drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
  

• Business partnering: acting as a trusted strategic advisor to our Italian business teams, including Operations, Marketing, and Commercial.
  

• Marketing support: assisting the marketing team with online and offline campaigns, including drafting terms and conditions and ensuring compliance with consumer law.
  

• Regulatory and compliance: monitoring regulatory developments and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
  

• Policy rollout: coordinating the implementation and update of legal terms, policies and product features in collaboration with the global legal team and other global functions.
  

• Dispute management: handling consumer complaints, pre-litigation matters, and commercial IP issues.
  

• Process improvement: identifying and supporting process improvements within the Legal team to enhance efficiency and quality of service.
  

• Training and knowledge sharing: providing training to business teams on key legal and compliance topics.
  

• External counsel management: managing external legal advisors effectively, ensuring cost-efficiency and high-quality support.

Requirements

We are looking for someone who brings:

• At least 3 years PQE, qualified in Italy and admitted to the bar (avvocato).
  

• Experience in the commercial department of a leading law firm (secondment or prior in-house experience is a plus).
  

• Excellent legal and analytical skills, with strong business judgment and commercial acumen.
  

• Fluency in English and Italian (both written and spoken).
  

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally and build effective relationships.
  

• A proactive and pragmatic mindset, with the ability to execute to deadlines and to work independently in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  

• The ability to remain calm under pressure, think quickly, and deliver sound legal advice with a touch of humour.
  

• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to “roll up your sleeves” to get things done.

Why Deliveroo

Our mission is to transform the way you shop and eat, bringing the neighbourhood to your door by connecting consumers, restaurants, shops and riders. We are transforming the way the world eats and shops by making access to food and products more convenient and enjoyable. We give people the opportunity to buy what they want, as they want it, when and where they want it.

We are a technology-driven company at the forefront of the most rapidly expanding industry in the world. We are still a small team, making a very large impact, looking to answer some of the most interesting questions out there. We move fast, value autonomy and ownership, and we are always looking for new ideas.

Workplace & Benefits

At Deliveroo we know that people are the heart of the business and we prioritise their welfare. Benefits differ by country, but we offer many benefits in areas including healthcare, well-being, parental leave, pensions, and generous annual leave allowances, including time off to support a charitable cause of your choice. Benefits are country-specific, please ask your recruiter for more information.

Diversity

At Deliveroo, we believe a great workplace is one that represents the world we live in and how beautifully diverse it can be. That means we have no judgement when it comes to any one of the things that make you who you are - your gender, race, sexuality, religion or a secret aversion to coriander. All you need is a passion for (most) food and a desire to be part of one of the fastest-growing businesses in a rapidly growing industry.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of our hiring process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to apply for a position or fairly participate in the interview process. If you require any adjustments, please don't hesitate to let us know. We will make every effort to provide the necessary adjustments to ensure you have an equitable opportunity to succeed.