Senior Legal Counsel | Human Technopole, Milan

Build the science that shapes the future of human health.
Application closing date: 01.03.2026

Join a place where ambitious science thrives
Human Technopole (Milan) is a rapidly expanding life science institute where international researchers and cutting-edge technologies converge to accelerate biomedical discovery. Our mission is to transform bold scientific ideas into advances that improve human health.

We are seeking an ambitious Senior Legal Counsel to work in a team of 5/6 people, operating within the Legal Department and providing operational support to legal activities.

Your mission
Deal with issues related to various aspects of administrative, public procurement, urban planning law and construction law as required.

• Guarantee the Foundation’s compliance with relevant administrative laws and regulations.
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation with the support of external law firms.
• Support the implementation of urban planning acts affecting the so – called Ex -Expo area where the HT Campus is located (the so-called “PII MIND - Milano Innovation District”, and the related Urban Convention of June 3, 2020).
• Advise on issues regulated by the Consolidated Environmental Act (D. L.gs. no. 152/2006), as well as in other sector regulations relevant to “environmental law”.
• Advise on issues related to anti-corruption and transparency, including those regulated by Legislative Decree no. 33/2013 (such as on the “right to access”) and Law no. 190/2012.
• Advise on issues related to accounting justice and issues governed by the rules of public expenditure containment (including those applicable to the entity because of the inclusion in the list of public administrations identified in accordance with Article 1, paragraph 3 of Law no. 196 of December 31, 2009, as amended).
• Contribute to the ongoing drafting, maintenance, development, and implementation of Legal Affairs and Foundation’s policies, procedures, and guidelines (such as, by way of example: purchasing policy, policy on the incentives for technical functions, etc.).
• Advise on issues in the field of administrative and public law, specifically related to public procurement, urban and planning, public accounting justice, administrative proceeding.

Grow your skills
You will further develop your professional expertise by working on complex administrative, public procurement and urban planning matters within a large-scale international research institute. The role offers exposure to high-impact regulatory, environmental, anti-corruption and litigation issues, as well as active involvement in the development and implementation of internal legal policies supporting the growth of the Human Technopole campus.

What you'll bring

Essential

• Degree in Law, with excellent academic records.

• Qualification to practice the profession of Lawyer in Italy (“Abilitazione all’esercizio della professione di Avvocato in Italia”);
• Fluency in English written and oral – HT is an international research institute.
• 5+ years of experience in the legal departments of multinational companies, independent authorities, public agencies or law firms specialised in administrative law.
• At least 3+ years proved post-qualified experience and professional specialization in administrative, public procurement and urban planning law practicing both litigation and pre litigation matters. 

Preferred

• Ph.D., LL.M, or other postgraduate degree in high ranked academic Institutions focused on administrative law or public procurement law or urban planning law.

• In-house experience within public companies or entities included in the ISTAT list of public administrations.
• Proven experience representing cases before the Council of State, with direct involvement in administrative litigation.

Organisational and social skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear and effective communication with legal and non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration and teamwork attitude.
• High level of organisation and ability to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Integrity, confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.

At HT, your work contributes to a global effort to improve human health.

Why Human Technopole
HT offers an international and dynamic workplace, competitive welfare provisions, flexible working policies and relocation support. Researchers moving to Italy may benefit from attractive tax benefits. We promote work–life balance and provide parental support initiatives.

How to apply
Submit:
• CV in English
• Motivation letter (English)

This is a permanent contract offered under CCNL Chimico Farmaceutico, Quadro Level

Salary: from € 55.000,00 up to € 60.000,00 depending on the candidate’ seniority.
The position is based in Milan, Italy, within our vibrant international campus.
We strongly encourage applications from candidates belonging to protected categories (L. 68/99).