🚀 Legal Counsel

About the Role

We're seeking a Lawyer with at least 2‑3 years of experience in law firms or as in‑house counsel who brings a genuine passion for Cybersecurity and IT law. This high‑impact individual contributor role will own all aspects of legal support for our technology‑driven business.

Responsibilities

• Negotiating SaaS agreements with customers from a legal and compliance perspective; knowledge of cloud computing, SaaS agreements, and EU regulations (GDPR, DORA) is essential.
• Preparing and reviewing contracts with suppliers and partners, and internal corporate documentation.
• Reviewing contracts with potential investors and assisting the company in M&A transactions.
• Assisting the company in reaching compliance with EU regulations applicable to Cleafy, including NIS2, Whistleblowing Law, law 231/2001 and AI Act.
• Reviewing and updating the company's privacy documentation and training employees on Cleafy’s contract standards and GDPR.
• Assisting the Cleafy Security Team during ISO27001 and SOC2 type II certification processes.
• Assisting other teams in developing and implementing new product/service features in compliance with Privacy & Security by Design principles, preparing corporate policies, and managing RFPs with potential customers.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of Italian and EU legislation and regulatory guidance.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Law.
• Bar admission and a minimum of 2‑3 years as in‑house counsel or in a major law firm.
• Ability to assess risks and negotiate SaaS contracts autonomously.
• Strong knowledge of Italian Civil Code, GDPR, Italian Privacy Code, EDBP Guidelines, and DORA regulation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Skilled in using iOS and macOS operating systems.
• Fluent in English.

Nice to Have

• Previous experience within IT, SaaS companies, or banks.
• Basic knowledge of banking laws and circulars.
• Basic knowledge of AI Regulation, law 231/2001, and law Decree 24/2023.
• Spanish language skills.

Benefits

• Area‑specific benefits package.
• Work‑life balance enhancement policies.
• Personalized support and career plan for professional growth.
• Latest technologies and international environment.

About Cleafy

Working at Cleafy means being part of a group that supports, respects, and inspires one another. Cleafy has been certified by Great Place to Work®.

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Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level.

Employment Type

Full‑time.

Job Function

Legal.

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cleafy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. The company is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

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