KERING EYEWEAR Legal Manager

Your Opportunity

We are looking for a Legal Manager, with a strong focus on Corporate and M&A, to join our Legal Team based in Milan. Reporting directly to the General Counsel & Compliance Officer, you will be part of a dynamic and fast-growing organization within the global Kering Eyewear Group. This is a unique opportunity to enhance your professional growth, gain international exposure, and make a real impact in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

How you will contribute

• Manage corporate governance matters globally, including the incorporation of new legal entities, monitoring of corporate requirements, and maintenance of registers of authorized officers, directors, and signatories.
• Support and advise the Accounting, Finance, Business Development, and Legal teams on corporate and M&A transactions, including due diligence processes, drafting and reviewing transaction documents, and managing post-closing activities.
• Oversee and coordinate intercompany flows in Italy and abroad.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and consumer matters. Develop materials, guidelines, and best practices to foster autonomy across other business functions.
• Support the General Counsel in the management and supervision of litigation matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements (in both English and Italian) to meet the needs of the business.
• Proactively identify and address business needs with an ownership mindset, seeking new opportunities to create value across the company.
• Collaborate effectively with external counsel in Italy and internationally, and stay up to date on legal and regulatory developments.

Who You Are

• Passionate: You love what you do and bring enthusiasm and curiosity to your work.
• Committed: You hold a Law degree and have 7–9 years of experience as a lawyer, either in a law firm or as in-house counsel, preferably in Corporate and M&A. You are highly organized, structured, and capable of managing multiple priorities with precision. You are fluent in Italian and English.
• Audacious: You are energetic, resilient, and results-driven. You approach challenges with judgment, intuition, and determination.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a team-oriented environment. From day one, you’ll be fully trusted with responsibilities and encouraged to make a meaningful impact—while sharing knowledge and working closely with colleagues across the business.

Why work with us

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering Eyewear adventure and and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Company in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.