Trainee Lawyer/Lawyer, Litigation & Regulatory

We are currently recruiting a talented Trainee Lawyer or an experienced Lawyer to join our Litigation team in Milan. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in international financial sanctions and export control and, as a strong asset, a background in civil and commercial disputes.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Advising clients on international financial sanctions and export control matters
• Supporting clients, including leading banks and private corporations, in their day-to-day compliance with EU and OFAC sanctions programs
• Assisting with legal research and analysis on sanctions and regulatory developments
• Supporting the assessment of legal and compliance risks
• Drafting legal documents, including memoranda and client communications
• Assisting the team in commercial and civil litigation matters
• Supporting clients in disputes and pre-contentious matters
• Working closely with senior professionals on complex domestic and cross-border matters
• Keeping track of legal and regulatory developments relevant to clients’ activities

About you

• Italian qualified lawyer with great academic results
• We do not set upper or lower limits of PQE for any of our vacancies. However, we believe that candidates who have between 1 and 2 years’ PQE are likely to have the right level of legal knowledge and have gained the right level of experience needed to be able to undertake this role
• We are also interested in evaluating a brilliant and experienced trainee lawyer who will preferably expect to sit for the first session of Italian Bar Exam in 2027
• The candidate should have previous experience in international financial sanctions and export control, and a proven background of commercial law and dispute resolution will be considered a plus
• Excellent communication and drafting skills in Italian and English
• Service minded, organized and able to meet deadlines
• Personal commitment and learning attitude
• Energetic and entrepreneurial mind-set
• Motivated and team player

About Us

We're a global law firm helping our clients achieve their goals wherever they do business. Our pursuit of innovation has transformed our delivery of legal services. With offices in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, we deliver exceptional outcomes on cross-border projects, critical transactions and high-stakes disputes.

At DLA Piper, we understand that inclusion is not a one-size-fits-all concept. We embrace and celebrate the range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that each individual brings to our firm. By fostering a culture that welcomes and appreciates all aspects of our individuality, we ensure that everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Our commitment to inclusion and positive social impact enables us to provide exceptional service to our clients and communities, while nurturing a unique and inclusive culture for all our people. We welcome the unique contribution that you will bring to our firm and actively encourage applications from all talented people – however your talent is packaged, whatever your background or circumstance and regardless of how you identify.

We are committed to being accessible and accommodating any reasonable adjustments needed throughout the recruitment process to ensure an inclusive experience for all.   If you need any support or adjustments, please let us know.

Where local legislation permits, we will conduct relevant pre-engagement screening checks prior to your first day.