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Job Description:

Leonardo is a global industrial group, among the main global players in Aerospace, Defence and Security that realises multi-domain technological capabilities in Helicopters, Aircraft, Aerostructures, Electronics, Cyber Security and Space. With over 60,000 employees worldwide, the company has a solid industrial presence in Italy, the UK, Poland and the US. It also operates in 150 countries through subsidiaries, joint ventures and investments. A key player in major international strategic programmes, it is a technological and industrial partner of governments, defence administrations, institutions and companies.

Leonardo is one of the strategic industrial partners - together with British BAE Systems and Japanese Mitsubishi Heavy Industries – in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), aimed at the development and production of a next-generation air system, defined as a ‘system of systems’. Used for multi-domain defence operations, the system is characterised by a ‘core platform’ connected with other piloted and uncrewed peripheral adjunct systems.

The programme, one of the most challenging and futuristic in the Aerospace and Defence industry, will lead the technological revolution that will shape the sector over the next fifty years. It is aimed at strengthening the technological and industrial sovereignty of the involved countries, because it focuses on identifying and making available innovative enabling technologies that will ensure the generational leap, producing positive returns, as well as economic and social progress for the partners’ countries, benefitting the new generations.

The people who will work on this programme will have the opportunity to embark on a professional growth path in an international and technologically advanced environment.

Within the GCAP Joint Venture, in the GCAP Legal UO, we are looking for a Legal & Compliance Operation Expert for HQ in Reading (UK).

Accountabilities:

• Leadership  - Operate in support of the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer’s function.

• Support to national and international Bids - Support the relevant accountable functions in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and interpreting bids, and in (i) identifying and assessing contractual and other legal risks that may impact the bid; (ii) proposing the relevant legal and contractual mitigations; (iii) working with the functions to advise on compliance with these agreements and with the bid mandate and to protect the Company's interests (iv) collating necessary corporate documentation to be submitted to the customer for any bids, for example statement of Good Standing.

• Support to national and international contracts – operate in support of the CLCO for the relevant accountable functions in drafting, reviewing, interpreting, negotiating and executing sales contracts

• Support procurement contracts – operate in support of the CLCO and the  relevant accountable functions in developing procurement contracts which ensure compliance with the contracts with our customers and partners and which seek to implement appropriate risk management practices.

• Internal Operations – Support the CLCO in coordinating the outcomes of the functions within the CL&CO domain.External Operations – Support the CLCO interfacing the other departments in order to ensure consistency between the JV organization and the CL&CO outcomes.

• Disputes and Litigation. Support the CLCO and the other functions in respect of investigations, claims and prosecutions including collation of documentation and management of disputes and proceedings through all stages including support to litigation and dispute resolution. This may include instruction of and management of external legal service providers.

• Training and tools – support the Implementation of continuous improvement

• Relationships and sharing of best practice – support the Co-ordination  and share of best practice across the function and with the legal teams in the Subsidiaries,maintain high quality and effect relationships with the Legal and Compliance teams in the LSIs and LSSIs.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Legal, Business Administration, Political Science, or equivalent education in own field of expertise;

• have a broad range of international business experience, knowledge and the relevant technical skills and operational experience relevant for the role within the Company or any Subsidiary as applicabe;

• ave an understanding of the defence industry and United Kingdom, Japanese or Italian government operations;

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3 years relevant experience;

•  Fairly good experience of operating in an in-house international environment, and extensive experience of high value, complex contracting in an international environment;

• Fluent in English;

•  Communication: Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

•  Contractual Skill: Fairly good in drafting, negotiating and advising on high value, complex commercial transactions in an international environment;

•  Governance Expertise: Fairly good understanding of corporate governance principles and best practice;

•  Legal and Regulatory Knowledge: Fairly good knowledge of relevant laws and regulations and operating in an international environment;

• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including JV partner representatives, LSIs and LSSIs and senior stakeholder engagement. Demonstrable experience in developing strong stakeholder relationships and managing competing priorities;

•  Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and resolve complex issues;

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Engagement, recognition of talent, and care for people’s well-being and safety are the cornerstones of our corporate culture.
Every day, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and stimulating workplace, actively promoting the principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity.

What do we offer?

• The applicable collective labor agreement is CCNL per Industria Metalmeccanica Privata e della Installazione di Impianti;

• Hybrid working model;

• Employment status: Employee;

• Permanent contract;

• Salary range: €32,731.92 – €43,000 RAL;

• 13th-month salary;

• Performance bonus linked to business results;

• Annual welfare benefits worth €250;

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including both technical and soft skills;

• Well-being initiatives: we place great importance on the economic, physical, social, and psychological well-being of our people, offering solutions tailored to their needs.

The company reserves the right to evaluate the employment level and compensation package based on objective criteria arising during the selection process and in line with the seniority of the selected candidate and the requirements of the role, in compliance with the principles of fairness, transparency, and equal opportunities established by applicable regulations.

How does the selection process work?

Following the application review process, the CVs that best match the required qualifications will be shortlisted.

Selected candidates will first attend an introductory interview with the Human Resources team, aimed at assessing motivation and soft skills, followed by a technical interview with the hiring team.

At the end of the process, all candidates will receive feedback, regardless of the outcome.

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

IT - Roma - Via Montello

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid