Linklaters seeks a newly qualified Associate to join its Milan based team in the Corporate practice. Linklaters is a Global Law Firm that primarily works in the main sectors of business law. It offers the opportunity to work in a situation of meritocracy and transparency and follow a career path with equal opportunities, team working environment, innovation and lifelong training. We are a relationship driven firm and advise clients across the globe on their most complex and important transactions. We are at the forefront of developing innovative structures to simplify the complexities inherent in corporate deals ’ in established and emerging markets. Our experience extends beyond transactional work and we also look after our clients through every stage of the company life-cycle. Clients benefit from our comprehensive experience across all corporate disciplines, including: M&A, joint ventures, growth by alternatives to M&A, corporate advisory, regulatory compliance. Our corporate practice is supported by global teams of market-leading tax, real estate, employment and incentives, pensions, antitrust/competition, regulatory and litigation experts as well as teams offering the full range of finance support including all aspects of banking, capital markets and restructuring transactions. The Milan office Corporate practice areas cover: Corporate/M&A Equity Capital Markets Commercial Private equity Real Estate TMT The applicant must have experience in the Corporate practice of an Italian or international law firm, the desire to work within an international environment of excellence, where he/she will have the opportunity to collaborate in the most interesting deals with the highest calibre of lawyers. As part of a global and large practice, teamwork is vital and you will often work alongside with colleagues in our overseas offices. Key requirements: Excellent academic credentials from an Italian University (please attach to the application); Newly qualified; Experience on Corporate matters within a top tier firm; Business development and networking attitude and organizational skills; Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; Proficiency level in English; Knowledge of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel). Technical Skills: Commercial and Contract Law, Joint Ventures, M&A, Private Equity, Real Estate This list of duties and responsibilities above is not exhaustive. It is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. As such, the role may also include the undertaking of additional tasks as required. Job Offer Scams Be alert to fictitious job opportunity posts and offers of employment which claim to be in the name of Linklaters. We have been made aware of various recruitment-related scams which ask for upfront payments, for example, for office equipment and promise start up bonuses and reimbursement in return for such payments. These scams often involve the use of email addresses similar to a genuine domain name. Genuine emails from Linklaters only use the domain of ’@linklaters.com’. We will never ask you to make payments for office equipment or otherwise as part of our recruitment process. If you are in doubt about a job opportunity that appears to relate to our firm, please get in touch using the contact details on our careers website at www.linklaters.com/careers. Pre-joiner screening In the event that we make an offer to you, and where local legislation permits, we will conduct pre-engagement screening checks that may include but are not limited to your professional and academic qualifications, your eligibility to work in the relevant jurisdiction, any criminal records, your financial stability and references from previous employers. Your offer will be subject to the successful completion of these checks which will be initiated following your consent. Equal Opportunities As a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We know that diversity makes us a better law firm and helps us attract the best talent, drive innovation with diversity of thought, and deliver the best experience to everyone who comes into contact with us. We recruit on the basis of merit, irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity, race or ethnicity, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Selection decisions, and the reasons for those decisions, are recorded at each stage of the selection process. Selection criteria and, where appropriate, technical skills tests are in place to measure an individual’s ability for the safe and effective performance of a job. Those involved in recruitment and selection decisions and processes are also provided with guidance on diversity issues. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance. Specific experience requirements advertised on a role do not intend to preclude applications from candidates who may have more or less experience. Our intention is only to indicate a guideline as to the necessary skills for the role as described.