Legal Manager, Corporate Affairs

Job Description

New Guards Group is the home to 10 international luxury brands: Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, Palm Angels, Unravel Project, Heron Preston, Alanui, Kirin Peggy Gou, Opening Ceremony, Ambush and There Was One. We work with the understanding that fashion and luxury can be different: community-based, quality-driven, collaborative, truly global and quick. Our brands and products stem from creative and managerial innovation and the philosophy of Made in Italy. We're redefining the way luxury is conceived, communicated and shared. Where others see limits, we see goals.
TURATIOur office in Via Turati is a strategic hub, and home to all of the NGG Group staff functions. Turati is where the behind the scenes driving force of NGG is brought to life; this is harmonized with the archive exhibits of brand collaborations found throughout the office
THE ROLENew Guards Group is looking for a Legal Manager with a strong expertise in corporate Affairs matters who will report to the Head of Legal, Governance & CoSec.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Organize Board of Directors Meetings as well as ordinary and extraordinary Shareholders Meetings of NGG Group companies: definition of the agenda, preparation of relevant documents and minutes (Italian and English versions), execution of Board and Shareholders resolutions and update of Companies Books and public registers.
• maintain the official correspondence and communication links between directors, shareholders and employees;
• implement Corporate Governance Procedures within NGG Group (i.e. Insiders Lists, Related Parties Transactions, etc.);
• take part in NGG Group special projects, ensuring that they are in line with Corporate Governance of NGG Group;
• give legal advice on Corporate Law;
• coordinate the Italian and foreign consultants for corporate affairs matters;
• support other members of the legal team.

WHO YOU ARE

• Law Degree.
• At least 6-8 years in a similar role in the fashion industry or in international Consultancies, Companies or Law Firm.
• Being a qualified lawyer is preferred.
• Strong experience in legal and corporate affairs.
• Strong sense of integrity and confidentiality.
• Accuracy and clarity in the preparation of documents.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively, independently on multiple projects under tight timeframes.
• High flexibility, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced everchanging environment.
• Fluent in legal and business English written and spoken (this will be tested in the interview process).

REWARDS & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary (aligned to your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including Farfetch and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and innovative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the center of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

• New Guards Group is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated. We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

New Guards Group is looking for a Legal Manager with a strong expertise in corporate Affairs matters who will report to the Head of Legal, Governance & CoSec.