Legal Counsel

Job Summary:

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and managing contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners in the Eskenazi Portfolio, with a focus on Italy, the UK and the Nordics. The Legal Counsel will report to the Senior Lawyers of the portfolio legal team and work closely with local management and business teams in these regions. The Legal Counsel will also support portfolio acquisitions and related legal issues, including performing due diligence, negotiating transactional agreements, and assisting with closing and integrating the acquired business.   
The position requires an articulate, self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills and great attention to detail. In addition, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels across multiple companies in various jurisdictions. The ability to prioritise and strong verbal and written skills are also required in this position. A legal background and/or experience working with software or tech-related companies would be an asset.    
This role is also eligible for permanent remote work status.   

Job Description:

Title:  Legal Counsel 

Reports To: Senior Lawyers, Portfolio Legal Team  

Location: Italy / UK / Nordics  

The Company 

The Modaxo Group https://modaxo.com is a global family of vertical market software companies focused exclusively on people transportation, united by a shared mission to move a billion people every day by 2030 through innovation, growth, and acquisition. Spanning over 25 brands across modes including bus, rail, and aviation, Modaxo provides a permanent home for transportation software businesses worldwide. The Modaxo Group is part of Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU). Our software, intelligent transportation systems, ticketing, and passenger information solutions power public transport worldwide — from buses to trains to parking — helping to make travel a safer, more convenient and pleasurable experience. Our customers include public and private passenger transport companies in over 20 countries worldwide, who rely on our technology to move their passengers reliably, punctually, comfortably and safely every day: 

• Operations control systems that keep transit networks running on time worldwide 

• On-board computers that support the drivers of buses and trains 

• Passenger information displays that inform travellers in real time 

• Ticketing solutions — including ticket printers, vending machines and validators — that companies worldwide rely on daily 

At Modaxo, our focus is always long-term. We believe in the enduring success of our businesses, which is why we buy and hold forever. We empower our teams with best practices, knowledge, and expertise to make informed decisions that drive business success. Our operations are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit; we embrace critical thinking, innovation, and continuous learning, all in pursuit of long-term success.  

The Position: 

 The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and managing contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners in the Eskenazi Portfolio, with a focus on Italy, the UK and the Nordics. The Legal Counsel will report to the Senior Lawyers of the portfolio legal team and work closely with local management and business teams in these regions. The Legal Counsel will also support portfolio acquisitions and related legal issues, including performing due diligence, negotiating transactional agreements, and assisting with closing and integrating the acquired business.   

The position requires an articulate, self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills and great attention to detail. In addition, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels across multiple companies in various jurisdictions. The ability to prioritise and strong verbal and written skills are also required in this position. A legal background and/or experience working with software or tech-related companies would be an asset.    

This role is also eligible for permanent remote work status.   

Job Duties 

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a variety of contracts, including software license, maintenance and support services, consulting agreements, sub-contractor agreements, project-specific agreements, and non-disclosure agreements to maximise financial and operational performance.  

• Reviewing documents (including responses to public and private tenders) for acceptability and compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures. 

• Develop and submit contract management policies, procedures, and processes for approval. 

• Ability to customise existing templates, create templates, draft new agreements to fit project requirements, and effectively negotiate terms with customers and suppliers. 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with business partners. 

• Assess and evaluate the risks associated with new and existing contracts. 

• Research multiple international jurisdictions and recommend best practices and improvements to contract processes. 

• Assisting in performing due diligence and other M&A activities, i.e. drafting, reviewing, and negotiating mergers, share, or asset purchase agreements, disclosure letters, letters of intent, NDAs, board resolutions and other related agreements. 

• Managing post-close legal integration tasks.  

• Assisting in policy development and training as required. 

• Performing administrative duties, including, but not limited to, board minutes and resolutions, regulatory filings and company onboarding. 

• Providing legal advice, where appropriate, to relevant stakeholders.  

• Other duties shall be assigned as required. 

Core Competencies 

• Strong verbal, written, and problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology, ethics, and integrity. 

• Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines. 

• Exemplify strong attention to detail, judgment, and decision-making. 

• Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints, including managing legal and commercial needs. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and the ability to retain strong customer service skills. 

• Ability to perform research and analysis efficiently and practically. 

• Ability to enforce rules, policies, and procedures. 

Requirements 

• 5 years of experience in an international law firm or legal department. 

• Must be a qualified lawyer in Italy or any of the countries in the Nordic region; qualification as a lawyer in the UK is an advantage. 

• Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages—such as Italian, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian or Finnish—is an advantage. 

• Experience in a telecommunication and/or software environment is considered an asset.  

• Background and/or experience in public procurement. 

• Comprehensive knowledge of software and related rules and regulations. 

• Resourceful and flexible; able to quickly adapt to an intense and changing work environment. 

• Ability to interpret, draft, and negotiate agreements. 

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

0