Burckhardt Compression is developing a modern, globally integrated Legal & Compliance organization to support its growing international business.
Legal Counsel (Regulatory & Commercial)
to join our office in Milan, Italy.
This is a key role within the Legal & Compliance function, with significant global exposure.
You will work closely with the General Counsel, the Data Protection Officer, Sustainability/ESG teams, Group Procurement, global Sales, and colleagues across our markets, in particular in European, Asian, and American locations.
Reporting to
General Counsel, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG, Winterthur, Switzerland
Your Responsibilities
Regulatory & Compliance Focus (60–75%)
You will take a leading role in global regulatory matters, including:
* Regulatory monitoring and implementation: tracking legal developments in key jurisdictions and translating them into pragmatic guidance for the business;
* Sanctions compliance: advising on jurisdiction‑specific sanctions regulation, third-party screenings, restricted‑party questions, and escalation processes;
* Sustainability & ESG regulations: supporting the Group's work on supply-chain due diligence, reporting obligations, supply‑chain transparency, and human‑rights topics;
* Data protection (GDPR and non‑EU frameworks): supporting the Group DPO with privacy governance, DPIAs, data ‑ processing agreements, and international data transfer topics;
* Training & awareness: designing and delivering training on regulatory topics.
Commercial & Corporate Work (25–40%)
You will support the business with:
* Reviewing, drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts (T&Cs, supply and service agreements, cooperation agreements, etc.);
* Providing concise, practical legal advice to the business worldwide;
* Supporting global projects and selected corporate matters;
* Supporting external counsel management and, where required, litigation coordination;
* Supporting internal audits and risk assessments;
* You will collaborate closely with our existing Milan Legal Counsel (commercial focus) while bringing complementary regulatory depth to the team.
Your Profile
* Legal degree (Bachelor or Master of Laws); no bar qualification required;
* 7–10+ years of experience as in‑house counsel or in private practice in an industrial, energy, engineering, or infrastructure environment;
* Strong experience in regulatory areas: data protection, trade/sanctions compliance, ESG/sustainability, or similar fields;
* Solid experience in reviewing and negotiating international commercial contracts;
* Ability to translate complex regulations into clear, practical, business‑oriented guidance;
* Experience working in multinational settings and across jurisdictions;
* Strong ethics, integrity, and sound judgment;
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders;
* High curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to grow into new legal fields as regulations evolve;
* Fluency in English; additional languages are an advantage;
* Willingness to travel occasionally.
Your Personality
* Collaborative, open‑minded team player within a global legal community;
* Able to balance independence with teamwork across cultures and time zones;
* Curious, proactive, and comfortable navigating dynamic regulatory environments;
* Pragmatic mindset with the ability to prioritize and deliver under time pressure.
We Offer
* A strong, modern, international Legal & Compliance team with excellent spirit and support;
* Structured onboarding and continuous learning opportunities;
* Significant exposure to global projects and evolving regulatory topics;
* Flexible and hybrid working conditions;
* Participation in training and professional development programs;
* Attractive employee benefits;
* A respectful, inclusive corporate culture with lived values and appreciation for diversity.
If you are looking for an impactful legal role in a global organization, combining regulatory depth with international commercial exposure, we look forward to receiving your application.
Burckhardt Compression creates leading compression solutions for a sustainable energy future and the long-term success of its customers. The Group is the only global manufacturer that covers a full range of reciprocating compressor technologies and services. Since 1844, its passionate, customer‑oriented and solution‑driven workforce has set the benchmark in the gas compression industry.
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