Legal Counsel

Burckhardt Compression is developing a modern, globally integrated Legal & Compliance organization to support its growing international business. 

To strengthen our global team, we are looking for an experienced

"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.

Location: Burckhardt Compression (Italia) S.r.l., Cologno Monzese (MI)

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;
• Engage in selected cross‑border corporate matters (e.g., restructuring initiatives, M&A‑related support);
• 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 (Italia) S.r.l. | Location Cologno Monzese (MI) I 

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.