Legal Counsel

Burckhardt Compression is developing a modern, globally integrated Legal & Compliance organization to support its growing international business.

To strengthen our global team, we are looking for an experienced

"Legal Counsel"

(Regulatory & Commercial)

to join our office in Milan, Italy.

This is a key role within the Legal & Compliance function, with significant global exposure.

You will work closely with the General Counsel, the Data Protection Officer, Sustainability/ESG teams, Group Procurement, global Sales, and colleagues across our markets, in particular in European, Asian, and American locations.

Location : Burckhardt Compression (Italia) S.r.l., Cologno Monzese (MI)

Reporting to : General Counsel, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, Winterthur, Switzerland

Your Responsibilities Regulatory & Compliance Focus (60–75%)

You will take a leading role in global regulatory matters, including:

Regulatory monitoring and implementation: tracking legal developments in key jurisdictions and translating them into pragmatic guidance for the business;

Sanctions compliance: advising on jurisdiction‑specific sanctions regulation, third‑party screenings, restricted‑party questions, and escalation processes;

Sustainability & ESG regulations: supporting the Group's work on supply‑chain due diligence, reporting obligations, supply‑chain transparency, and human‑rights topics;

Data protection (GDPR and non‑EU frameworks): supporting the Group DPO with privacy governance, DPIAs, data‑processing agreements, and international data transfer topics;

Training & awareness: designing and delivering training on regulatory topics.

Commercial & Corporate Work (25–40%)

You will support the business with:

Reviewing, drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts (T&Cs, supply and service agreements, cooperation agreements, etc.);

Providing concise, practical legal advice to the business worldwide;

Supporting global projects and selected corporate matters;

Supporting external counsel management and, where required, litigation coordination;

Supporting internal audits and risk assessments;

Engage in selected cross‑border corporate matters (e.g., restructuring initiatives, M&A‑related support);

You will collaborate closely with our existing Milan Legal Counsel (commercial focus) while bringing complementary regulatory depth to the team.

Your Profile

Legal degree (Bachelor or Master of Laws); no bar qualification required;

7–10+ years of experience as in‑house counsel or in private practice in an industrial, energy, engineering, or infrastructure environment;

Strong experience in regulatory areas: data protection, trade/sanctions compliance, ESG/sustainability, or similar fields;

Solid experience in reviewing and negotiating international commercial contracts;

Ability to translate complex regulations into clear, practical, business‑oriented guidance;

Experience working in multinational settings and across jurisdictions;

Strong ethics, integrity, and sound judgment;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders;

High curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to grow into new legal fields as regulations evolve;

Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage;

Willingness to travel occasionally.

Your Personality

Collaborative, open‑minded team player within a global legal community;

Able to balance independence with teamwork across cultures and time zones;

Curious, proactive, and comfortable navigating dynamic regulatory environments;

Pragmatic mindset with the ability to prioritize and deliver under time pressure.

We Offer

A strong, modern, international Legal & Compliance team with excellent spirit and support;

Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities;

Significant exposure to global projects and evolving regulatory topics;

Flexible and hybrid working conditions;

Participation in training and professional development programs;

Attractive employee benefits;

A respectful, inclusive corporate culture with lived values and appreciation for diversity.

If you are looking for an impactful legal role in a global organization, combining regulatory depth with international commercial exposure, we look forward to receiving your application.

Burckhardt Compression (Italia) S.r.l. | Location Cologno Monzese (MI)

Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long‑term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer‑oriented and solution‑driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.

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