LAWYER (2+ PQE)– EU BUSINESS LAW – Milan Office

EU BUSINESS LAW | EU REGULATORY LAW | ANTITRUST & COMPETITION

GA-Alliance is seeking a lawyer admitted to practice in Italy (registered with the Italian Bar – Albo degli Avvocati), ideally with at least one year of post-qualification experience (PQE), whose specialization covers EU Business Law, EU Regulatory Law, and EU/Italian Antitrust and Competition Law. Proven experience in Golden Power notifications before the Presidency of the Council of Ministers is also required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. The candidate will regularly work within large, international, and multidisciplinary teams and is therefore expected to demonstrate a collaborative mindset and ease in interacting with a wide range of legal and business professionals. A proactive and self-motivated approach is required, with the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and to show the competence and commitment needed.

THE LAWYER PRACTICE AREAS COVER:

The candidate should have experience in some of the following areas:

• European Law


• EU Regulatory Law and, as a complementary skill, European Business Law


• Antitrust and Competition Law, including merger control, AGCM filings and proceedings, abuse of dominance and anticompetitive agreements


• Golden Power and foreign direct investment screening, including notifications

Key Requirements:

• Excellent academic credentials; an LL.M. is a plus


• Admission to the Italian Bar (Albo degli Avvocati) and minimum 1 year’ PQE


• Experience within a top-tier law firm is a plus


• Strong knowledge of European legal frameworks and institutions


• Proven hands‑on experience with Antitrust and Golden Power matters


• Business development mindset and strong organizational skills


• Native‑level Italian is required; in addition to perfect command of English, knowledge of additional EU languages is an asset.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

The candidate will support both private and public clients on a global scale. The team also regularly assists EU Institutions and Agencies in shaping future European legislation, as well as in ensuring the proper implementation of EU regulations at the national level across the 27 Member States. Your main responsibilities will include:

• Advising on antitrust matters (including merger control filings, AGCM proceedings and communications) and Golden Power matters


• Conducting legal research and in-depth EU Law analysis


• Providing day‑to‑day legal advice to clients on EU regulatory and compliance issues


• Monitoring and analyzing legislative and policy developments at EU level


• Assisting in the preparation of submissions and reports to EU institutions


• Screening new opportunities funded by EU institutions and supporting consortium‑building processes