Legal Counsel South Europe

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available everywhere; and we protect whats good protecting food protecting people and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of peoples lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of for food people and the planet.

Job Summary

The Tetra Pak Legal Affairs unit contributes to a profitable and sustainable business by anticipating and resolving legal issues protecting innovation and our brands and promoting good governance. Legal Affairs is headed by the Tetra Pak Group Executive Vice President and General Counsel who leads a global team of more than 90 world class lawyers patent and trademark attorneys corporate governance risk management and export control professionals.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and business driven lawyer to join our team guiding and supporting activities across sales marketing and sourcing operations in our South Europe market serving customers across Italy Greece Cyprus and Israel.

The position is permanent and based in Rubiera Italy. You will report to the Vice President Legal Affairs Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) and work in close collaboration with our Italian based legal team.

What you will do

As a Legal Counsel in the EMEA market organisation you will work closely with and provide legal advice to stakeholders across the full scope of Tetra Paks business.

Main responsibilities:
Advise stakeholders on complex legal and business risks across multiple jurisdictions.
Advise business colleagues on all types of legal governance and risk and strategic issues that arise in the course of market related activities including a full variety of contracts claims disputes anti-trust law litigations general corporate and commercial law insolvency export control food/product safety IPR and software data protection environment and other regulatory issues.
Help to develop and implement policies processes template agreements checklists and other supporting tools.
Train and develop business and legal colleagues in various legal and governance areas.
Help to select manage and develop external legal advisers.

In this role you are part of a team of lawyers across the whole region of EMEA. You will also interact with Legal Affairs colleagues from other geographies worldwide.

We believe you have

A law degree from a reputable university. Qualification to practice law in Italy is a plus.
Five to eight years of experience working for a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department in a multinational business.
Experience in advising on complex commercial legal matters in a multinational environment is a prerequisite.
You are fluent in English and Italian both written and spoken with excellent drafting and communication skills.

As a person you are a driven resourceful and quick self-starter with the ability to prioritize and manage senior stakeholder expectations. You are a strategic thinker who can apply your intellect and creativity in providing sound risk assessments and innovative legal solutions. You are curious practical persuasive and a team-player with the ability to collaborate at all levels and across our global and multicultural activities.

EU Pay Transparency

Tetra Pak provides the following compensation indication in good faith as a guide to what may be paid and/or offered for this position. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this role level and the applicable local market conditions on a full-time basis. For part-time or alternative schedules pay will be proportionately adjusted based on contractual working hours. Ranges are determined by role level and applicable local market conditions. Within the applicable range individual pay is determined based on job-related skills experience and relevant education or training consistent with our commitment to pay equity.

Below is an indication of the compensation and benefits typically offered for this position.

Gross annual base salary range: EUR 71209..14
Variable pay: This role is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive subject to company and individual performance

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support overall well-being and professional development. While details may vary by location core benefits typically include paid time off flexible work arrangements and other programs aligned with local policies and eligibility requirements.

Information provided in accordance with the EU Pay Transparency Directive (Directive (EU) 2023/970).

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect whats good; for food people and the planet apply through our careers page at job posting expires on September 18 2026

If you have any questions about the position please contact hiring manager Magdalena Sandell at

For questions regarding your application please contact Sara Johannesson at

Diversity equity and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference celebrate people for who they are and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.

Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Yearly Salary Salary: 71209 - 91550