Overview

Bending Spoons is seeking a talented Corporate Legal Counsel to support cross-border acquisitions, corporate governance, and financing activities. This role offers an opportunity to learn, have an impact, and advance quickly within a high-performance environment that values ethical standards and shareholder value creation.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise our Accounting, Finance, & Legal team and our Business Acquisitions team on cross-border acquisitions, due diligence, drafting transaction documents, and post-completion integrations.
• Collaborate with our Finance team to manage debt and equity financing and investments, as well as equity plans and instruments.
• Collaborate with outside counsel to assist with corporate reorganizations and governance matters in Italy and abroad.
• Negotiate, draft, and review commercial contracts including confidentiality, service, partnership, and technology agreements.
• Stay up to date on relevant legal and regulatory developments to unlock value and address business needs.

What we look for

• Reasoning ability. You can solve complex problems, think from first principles, resist bias, and focus on details that matter.
• Drive. Ambitious, takes initiative, works with high standards, and shows responsibility for results.
• Team spirit. You contribute to the best idea, support colleagues, and are reliable and transparent.
• Proficiency in English. You read, write, and speak proficiently in English.
• Some experience. After obtaining a law degree, you practiced at a law firm or in-house counsel with exposure to challenges you’ll face in this role.

What we offer

• Talented, entrepreneurial teams. Small, result-oriented, autonomous teams with outstanding colleagues.
• Growth opportunities. We hire individuals with high potential and place them in roles to thrive; strong performers contribute to major projects early in their careers.
• Competitive pay and equity. Salary ranges are provided with potential equity at discounted prices; relocation may offer tax benefits where applicable.
• All. These. Benefits. Flexible hours, remote work options, learning support, health insurance, relocation assistance, parental leave, and annual retreats.

Commitment & contract

Permanent or fixed-term. Full-time.

Location

Milan (Italy), London (UK).

The selection process

We conduct screening tests to assess problem-solving approaches, followed by interviews if you perform well. We set a high bar and may keep roles open for extended periods.

We value talent and potential; if you’re interested and think you could excel, apply.

Equal opportunity

Bending Spoons is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all applicants and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities—please let us know through this form.

Before you apply

If you’ve applied before but did not receive an offer, we recommend waiting at least one year before applying again. We encourage prepared applicants who align with the role to apply.

Bending Spoons is a demanding, high-ambition environment that requires significant commitment. We support ramp-up from Milan to help new teammates integrate quickly and will assist with travel and accommodation. After onboarding, you may work from Milan or London or remotely from approved countries as agreed at the offer stage.

If this role speaks to you and you’re ready to contribute your best, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now—we’re excited to meet you.