Legal & Compliance Officer

Legal & Compliance Officer (LCO)

• Legal, Corporate & Compliance – Institute Itech
• Full-time position
• Hybrid work model (Milan, Italy – with international scope)
• Travel and meeting expenses will be reimbursed upon approval
• An NDA must be signed

About Institute Itech:

Institute Itech is a private research, development and technological innovation institute based in Italy with an international vision. It was created to transform scientific knowledge, advanced engineering and emerging technologies into concrete solutions for the environment, health, data intelligence, artificial intelligence, urban systems and technological infrastructure.

The company is built on a multidisciplinary vision structured around six pillars: Education, Technology, Social, Nature, Research and Urban. Through these areas, Institute Itech develops high-impact projects capable of improving quality of life, making cities more sustainable and creating new models of scientific, industrial and social progress. Its flagship projects include Memoria™ (AI-based neuroimaging and cognitive data intelligence), Oxyleaf™ (environmental monitoring and air quality technologies), Terra™ (advanced soil and ecological remediation systems), Polaris™ (strategic data infrastructure and positioning systems), Balloon™ (high-altitude sensing and urban climate platforms), and Biocity™ (integrated biourban planning and smart city ecosystems). Institute Itech is expanding internationally, with active operations and development initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, requiring robust legal and compliance infrastructure to support its growth trajectory.

About the Role:

Institute Itech is seeking a rigorous and internationally minded Legal & Compliance Officer to build and oversee the Institute’s legal framework, corporate governance structure, and compliance operations.

The LCO will serve as the primary legal reference point for Institute Itech’s leadership, providing strategic counsel on corporate matters, contractual obligations, regulatory compliance, and the legal dimensions of international expansion — including the structuring of new entities, investment agreements, and cross-border partnerships. This is a high-responsibility role suited to a legal professional with a strong corporate law background, experience operating across multiple jurisdictions, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

Corporate Law & Governance

• Oversee and maintain Institute Itech’s corporate legal structure, governance documents, and statutory obligations
• Advise executive leadership on corporate law matters, including entity structuring, shareholder agreements, and board governance
• Support the legal setup of new entities and subsidiaries, including international incorporations
• Manage corporate secretarial functions and regulatory filings

Contract Management & Commercial Law

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts including NDAs, partnership agreements, service agreements, licensing contracts, and investment term sheets
• Manage the Institute’s contract lifecycle and maintain an organized legal documentation repository
• Provide legal support to business development, investor relations, and operational teams

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure Institute Itech’s full compliance with applicable Italian, European, and international regulations
• Monitor regulatory developments relevant to the Institute’s activities, including data protection (GDPR), AI regulation, environmental law, and financial compliance
• Develop and implement internal compliance policies, procedures, and training

International Legal Support

• Provide legal guidance on cross-border transactions, international partnerships, and multi-jurisdictional operations
• Coordinate with external legal counsel in relevant jurisdictions (Saudi Arabia, China, EU member states)
• Support the legal structuring of investment agreements and capital attraction initiatives

Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across the organization
• Advise on dispute resolution, litigation management, and legal risk exposure
• Maintain and update the Institute’s legal risk register

Requirements

• Law degree (Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza or equivalent international qualification)
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in corporate law, either in-house or within a law firm with a strong corporate practice
• Solid expertise in Italian and European corporate law
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial and corporate agreements
• Familiarity with international regulatory frameworks and cross-border legal operations
• Fluent English (mandatory)
• Fluent Italian (mandatory)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to operate with autonomy and sound judgment in a dynamic, international environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting international expansion or the legal setup of foreign subsidiaries
• Knowledge of GCC, Middle Eastern, or Asian legal and regulatory environments
• Familiarity with GDPR, EU AI Act, or sector-specific regulations relevant to technology and research organizations
• Experience with investment agreements, term sheets, or venture capital legal structures
• Background working with research institutes, technology companies, or innovation-driven organizations
• Additional language skills (Arabic, Mandarin, or French considered an asset)

Benefits Provided

• Strategic role at the heart of Institute Itech’s institutional and international development
• Direct collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional teams
• Exposure to a broad and evolving legal scope across corporate, commercial, and international law
• Growth path toward Head of Legal & Compliance or General Counsel
• Hybrid work model with flexibility and international scope
• Reimbursement of approved travel and legal representation expenses

Compensation

Annual Gross Salary: €64,000 – €94,000, depending on experience, seniority, and legal profile.

Additional performance-based incentives may be provided based on organizational milestones and legal outcomes.