Italy Labour Relations & Law Advisor

Posting Date: 26 Mar 2026

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16128

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Global Human Resources

Level of experience: Junior

RINA is currently recruiting for a Italy Labour Relations & Law Advisor to join its office in Genova (Italy) within the Global Human Resources Division.

Mission

The Labour Relations & Law Advisor provides expert legal support on HR‑related matters, ensuring full compliance with employment laws and regulations. The role includes advising on policy implementation, mitigating legal risks, and supporting the resolution of employee disputes. This position works closely with the HR team and other departments to ensure that all organizational practices align with the current legal framework.

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Key Accountabilities

Legal Compliance:
Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.
Keep up to date with changes in labor laws and regulations.
Advise management on legal implications of HR issues.
Employee Relations:
Assist in the resolution of employee disputes and grievances.
Conduct investigations into complaints and violations.
Provide guidance on disciplinary actions and terminations.
Policy Development:
Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
Review and update employee handbooks and manuals to ensure legal compliance.
Contracts and Agreements:
Draft and review individual and collective employment agreements and contracts, severance agreements, and other HR-related documents.
Negotiate terms of employment contracts and other agreements as needed.

Education

Master’s Degree in Law

Qualifications

Between 1 and 3 years of professional experience practising employment law
Strong and up-to-date knowledge of Italian labour laws
Proven ability to interpret and apply legislation to real-world HR challenges effectively
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, coupled with strong negotiation and conflict resolution capabilities
Ability to work with autonomy while being an effective collaborator within the team
Fluency in Italian and a good command of English

Competencies

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.