BOTTEGA VENETA Legal Counsel

How will you contribute?

To further strengthen our Global Legal Team, we are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support and drive some of our most strategic, creative and high-impact initiatives.

In this role, you will act as a trusted legal advisor to the business, working closely with Marketing, PR, Licensing and Creative teams. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, managing legal matters end-to-end while reporting to the Head of Legal – Marketing Communication & Licensing.

You will be responsible for providing proactive, solution-oriented legal advice, ensuring compliance while enabling business objectives in a fast-paced and highly creative environment.

Key activities

• Manage the drafting, review and negotiation of a wide range of complex commercial agreements on a global scale, including:
  • Image rights agreements (e.g. talents, models, photographers, videographers)
  • Production and music agreements for advertising campaigns, digital content, fashion shows and special projects
  • Co-branding, licensing and IP-driven partnerships, including product compliance and distribution matters
  • Sponsorship, ambassadorship and cultural collaboration agreements
• Lead end-to-end management of complex projects, including fashion shows.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on marketing, communication and creative initiatives, balancing legal risks with business needs.
• Conduct IP assessments and clearances, ensuring that all necessary rights are secured on a worldwide basis.
• Manage projects autonomously, coordinating with internal teams and external partners to support timely execution and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate legal and reputational risks, including in high-visibility campaigns and international projects.

Who are you?

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in Italy
• Minimum 7 years of experience in commercial law and intellectual property, gained in law firms and/or in-house legal departments
• Fluent in Italian and English, with excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Proven ability to manage complex matters independently and interact confidently with senior stakeholders
• Business acumen, pragmatic mindset and ability to provide clear, actionable advice
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.