Legal Counsel

sennder is Europeʼs leading digital freight forwarder. In a traditional industry, we are moving fast to digitize and automate all road logistics processes. We move trucks with courage and the power of data to unlock endless and sustainable capacity at exceptional quality.
We are a growing team looking for a Legal Counsel to lead the Legal department in Italy, provide business-oriented legal support across the organization and help us on our journey to revolutionize road freight logistics. The role is located in our Milan office.
As a Legal Counsel you will be responsible for:

• managing contracting, litigation, claims and insurance activities, with specific focus on transport, logistics, commercial agreements, disputes, liability assessment, recovery, defence and settlement matters.
• supporting the company’s health & safety, compliance and regulatory framework, including obligations under Italian Legislative Decree no. 81/2008, Legislative Decree no. 231/2001, privacy, ADR, HACCP, audits, licences, authorisations and TAPA certification/licence renewal.
• supporting corporate governance and corporate secretarial activities, including corporate minutes, statutory books, corporate filings, powers of attorney, notarial formalities and interactions with the Italian Companies’ Register and Chamber of Commerce.

In this role, you will:

Contracting law activities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements in Italian and English with national and international counterparties, including transport, traction, service, outsourcing, real estate, vehicle rental, insurance, HR, terms and conditions and intra-group service agreements.
• Support the legal management of customers, suppliers, carriers, subcontractors and service providers, with particular focus on liability allocation, indemnities, penalties, service levels, subcontracting structures, insurance coverage, contractual risks and internal approval processes.

Litigation activities

• Manage judicial and out-of-court disputes, including ordinary litigation, interim proceedings, settlements, payment order proceedings, insolvency claims, national and international debt recovery and pre-litigation negotiations. 
• Coordinate external counsel, internal departments and business stakeholders in the assessment of legal strategy, supporting documentation, procedural risks, settlement opportunities, recovery or defence actions, litigation portfolios, provisions, deadlines and reporting flows.

Claims & insurance activities

• Manage claims and insurance matters relating to damages to goods, company assets, transport liabilities, operational incidents and workplace accidents, including claim assessment, documentation, recovery, defence and settlement activities.
• Coordinate with internal departments, customers, carriers, transport suppliers, insurers, brokers, loss adjusters and external advisors to collect information, assess liability, review coverage and ensure proper handling of claim files, transport documents, contractual terms and operational records. 
• Support the renewal, management and monitoring of insurance policies, including carrier liability, third-party liability, employer’s liability and policies taken out on behalf of third parties or customers.

Health & safety activities

• Support the company’s health & safety management system under Italian Legislative Decree no. 81/2008, both in relation to employees and to personnel involved in transport service contracts.
• Coordinate health & safety documentation flows with the Safety & Security and RSPP function, contractors, transport partners and external consultants, including documentation required for audits, onboarding and compliance checks.
• Support incident reporting, root-cause analysis, corrective action tracking and follow-up activities connected with health & safety events, workplace accidents or operational incidents, also contributing to the review of related contractual obligations and internal controls.

Compliance & regulatory activities

• Support legal, regulatory and compliance checks in civil, criminal, administrative, privacy, food safety/HACCP, ADR dangerous goods and Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 matters, including internal audits, tax compliance checks, forensic reviews, institutional investigations and intra-group compliance reporting.
• Support the renewal and maintenance of transport-related licences, authorisations and security certifications, including road haulage registrations, REN, EU transport licence and TAPA certification/licence renewal.
• Support the activities of the Supervisory Body under Legislative Decree no. 231/2001 and of the Whistleblowing Committee, including information flows, documentation review, case management support, reporting, confidentiality safeguards, follow-up actions and compliance monitoring.

Corporate secretary activities

• Manage corporate secretarial activities, including preparation, review and validation of corporate minutes, transcription into corporate books, maintenance of statutory registers, coordination of signature and approval processes, and proper archiving and traceability of corporate documentation.
• Coordinate corporate formalities with notaries, the Italian Companies’ Register and the Chamber of Commerce, including notarisation, filing, registration and updating of corporate deeds, board and shareholders’ resolutions, powers of attorney, corporate books and statutory documentation.

Health & safety and compliance activities

• Support the company’s health & safety framework, with particular reference to the obligations arising under Italian Legislative Decree no. 81/2008 and related compliance processes.
• Assist with incident reporting, documentation, root-cause analysis, corrective action tracking and follow-up activities connected with health & safety events or operational incidents.
• Coordinate the collection, review and maintenance of health & safety documentation relating to customers, suppliers, contractors and transport partners, including documentation required for audits, onboarding and compliance checks, and support the review of health & safety obligations in customer and supplier contracts.

Preferably you have

• Experience in transport/logistics sector and related contractual frameworks.
• Knowledge of transport law, liability regimes (e.g. CMR) and insurance matters.
• Experience in claims handling and coordination with insurers/brokers.
• Familiarity with litigation management and external counsel coordination.
• Understanding of Legislative Decree 231/2001 and 81/2008 frameworks.
• Exposure to compliance topics (ADR, HACCP, privacy).
• Basic knowledge of corporate governance and secretarial activities.
• Experience with transport licences and certifications (e.g. REN, EU licence, TAPA).
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills in Italian and English.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in complex organisations.

WHY CHOOSE SENNDER…  We believe in empowering our people to grow beyond their limits, embrace challenges, and create solutions that drive our collective success. Our culture thrives on entrepreneurial spirit, resilience, and collaboration.    Dynamic Scale-Up sennder is at a pivotal stage – transitioning from a scale-up to a sustainably growing company. This means we move fast and constantly push ourselves to improve. Joining us means being part of an ambitious, international team of talented individuals who value teamwork as much as bold thinking. Face-to-face connections across our offices remain central – it's not uncommon to travel to our offices across Europe to collaborate as we tackle challenges and celebrate wins, together.  
Put Your Stamp on the Industry We operate in a complex and ever-changing industry where your ideas and efforts have tangible, transformative impact. This is your chance to be hands-on in creating sustainable, meaningful solutions that help businesses thrive.  
Employee Well-Being We make mental wellbeing and engagement a priority through initiatives like our sennCare program, a partnership with nilo (global wellbeing platform), and regular satisfaction surveys via Culture Amp. And most importantly, work alongside people who truly care about you as a person. There is something special about the people at sennder that goes beyond just ‘work’.  
Your Growth, Rewarded We believe in rewarding our team for their commitment and contributions to our long-term success. Our compensation package may include performance bonuses, referral rewards, or equity that align with our goal of building a thriving company together. We're excited to grow with you!  
Vibrant Workspaces Our offices are equipped with healthy snacks, focus zones, and social areas to keep you energized and connected. When you walk into a sennder office, you immediately feel the sennder spirit: our shared culture paired with each location’s own unique character. Highlights include a slide in our Wroclaw office and a sunny rooftop terrace in Berlin, Amsterdam, and Milan! We also enjoy coming together regularly, from monthly aperitivos to spontaneous team moments.  
We celebrate diversity and value your character just as much as your skills. If you don’t meet every requirement, don’t worry, we still encourage you to take a chance and apply. Bring your authentic self and help us shape the future of logistics in Europe. Do not hesitate to apply as a member of the protected categories law 68/99.  
ABOUT sennder Italia  sennder Italia, based in the heart of Milan, is a joint venture company between sennder and Poste Italiane. Our company matches the digital and innovative focus on technologies and digitalization of sennder with the expertise and know-how of the largest distribution network in Italy, Poste Italiane. Read more about the sennder Italia joint venture here.  
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