ИталияLegal Internship
3 нед. назад
ИталияTrainee
Internship supporting legal operations, corporate, contractual, governance, and compliance matters in an international investment group.
О компании
- Heritage is building the Modern Investment Office , supporting some of the most prominent families globally to achieve their capital enhancement and preservation goals.
- Our vision is to help clients build enduring wealth across generations by combining institutional-grade investment sourcing with personalized portfolio construction, cutting-edge technology, and deep sector expertise. We aim to make sophisticated private market opportunities and modern wealth solutions more transparent, connected, and actionable.
- Our team comprises of a diverse international group of individuals from leading organisations and with diverse backgrounds , including private equity, venture capital, banking, software development, law, and entrepreneurship. We are committed to attracting top-notch talent and providing opportunities for growth and development based on their individual strengths and interests.
Обязанности
- As a Legal Intern, you will join our Legal function, supporting the Group across a broad range of corporate, contractual, governance and compliance matters. You will gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day legal operations of an international group while also contributing to strategic transactions, financing matters, and cross-border projects.
- You will work closely with senior members of the Legal team and collaborate with other teams gaining exposure to the legal matters arising from operating and growing an international group across multiple jurisdictions.
- Throughout the internship, you will develop a practical understanding of how legal considerations interact with business, finance and operations in a rapidly evolving and demanding environment where we value precision, intellectual honesty, a curious mindset and a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
- Support corporate governance and day-to-day legal operations, including the preparation of Board and Shareholder resolutions, minutes, corporate records and meeting materials;
- Support the Legal team on strategic corporate projects, including financing transactions, corporate reorganizations, new entity setups and other cross-border initiatives;
- Assist in maintaining the Group's corporate structure and statutory documentation across multiple jurisdictions, including filings, registers and internal legal trackers;
- Contribute to the drafting, review and maintenance of intercompany, financing and commercial agreements;
- Support KYC, AML and broader compliance processes involving banks, investors, service providers and other external counterparties;
- Carry out legal research and monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments, helping assess their practical implications for the business;
- Work closely with internal teams and external advisers on a variety of corporate, contractual and compliance matters.
Требования
- Someone who, beyond academic background, brings the mindset and personal attributes to thrive in a fast-moving tax environment:
- Self-motivated: Genuinely curious to learn, bringing a meaningful and non-trivial contribution to every task, with energy and drive. Don't wait to be chased: stays on top of deadlines, follows up proactively, asks for guidance when needed, and flags risks before they escalate.
- Critical thinking: Ask the right questions and bring creative solutions to the table. Understand the "why" behind every task, challenge approaches constructively - and never bring a problem without at least one proposed solution.
- Attention to detail: Review every document meticulously, cross-checking for internal consistency (defined terms, cross-references, schedules) and catching issues before they surface elsewhere.
- Team working: Collaborate openly across functions and jurisdictions. Share knowledge, give credit, integrate feedback, and put team wins above personal visibility - especially under pressure.
- Has a strong academic record and a degree in Law;
- Has a genuine interest in international corporate law and is keen to understand how legal principles translate into day-to-day business and operational matters;
- Previous experience in a law firm or in an in-house legal role within the financial sector is considered a plus;
- Is fluent in English; working proficiency in Italian is an advantage.
Условия
- A paid internship in the heart of Milan, starting in October and lasting six enriching months, will help shape you into a well-rounded professional. You will join an international team from 10+ nationalities whom you will interact with daily and at quarterly team-building events.
- Work with some of the best people in the industry. We are an industry-leading team, with Professionals from top organizations, such as Carlyle, CD&R, etc.
- Unmatched exposure to both external stakeholders (entrepreneurs, investors, etc.) and internal ones
- Join us for an experience that combines professional growth with a positive work environment. Your journey begins here!
Другое
- At Heritage, we are proud to have a diverse team representing over 15 nationalities, with all communication conducted in English. We are deeply committed to providing equal opportunities and work actively to remove potential biases in our hiring process by involving a Hiring Committee in all decision-making.
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