Title:  Senior Legal Counsel Italy - 12 Months Contract

Do you have a passion for commercial law and a flair for navigating complex legal landscapes? Are you energized by working in a fast-paced, international environment where your legal expertise directly supports business growth? Then we’d love you to consider joining our Legal team at Kellogg as a Senior Legal Counsel based in Vimercate, Italy on a 12-month contract.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, high-performing legal team that supports the Italian business and contributes to the broader Iberia & Italy Legal Department. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across Europe, supporting commercial decisions while ensuring legal compliance.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Legal Business Partnering – Provide proactive, solution-focused legal advice tailored to business needs.
• Contract Management – Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (procurement, IT, media).
• Advertising & Media Law – Review and approve advertising, social media, POS, and press releases.
• Sales Support – Assist the Sales team in customer negotiations and contracts.
• Project Involvement – Join cross-functional project teams and provide legal guidance throughout.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• Legal qualification in Italy with strong expertise in commercial law.
• Proven ability to manage legal risk while enabling business growth in a fast-paced multinational environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
• Experience in advertising and food law, ideally within a multinational or FMCG context.
• Fluency in both Italian and English, with the ability to communicate across all levels.

What’s Next

After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email Europe.Recruitement@Kellanova.com

If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas to work.

Let’s shape the future of snacking. 

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.