Legal Advisor

Legal Advisor

Location: Milan

Salary: Competitive

Work Type: Hybrid Working

GLAS (Global Loan Agency Services), a leading independent global provider of debt administration and loan agency services, has completed its acquisition of Loan Agency Services (LAS), a leading Italian debt administration provider.

With approximately 500 professionals and more than USD 850 billion of assets across its global platform, the Group supports financial institutions, investment funds, banks and corporates across financing transactions, debt restructurings and special situations. LAS operates from Rome and Milan and administers more than EUR 64 billion in credit lines.

Our vision is to be recognised as the best-in-class independent, non-creditor and conflict-free provider of institutional debt administration services, enabling clients and counterparties to achieve successful transaction outcomes.

The Role

We are looking for a Legal Advisor to join our Legal & Risk team. The successful candidate will provide legal support across financing transactions, commercial contracts and regulatory matters, partnering with operational and commercial teams to support business growth and high-quality client delivery.

The role offers exposure to financing structures, financial products, restructuring transactions and evolving regulatory frameworks within an international, fast-paced and highly specialised environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, service agreements, engagement letters, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and related legal documentation.
• Review and analyse documentation relating to financing transactions, including bilateral and syndicated facilities, bond issuances and other credit structures.
• Support the onboarding of new clients and mandates from a legal, contractual and regulatory perspective.
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on banking and finance law and the regulatory frameworks applicable to the company’s services and transactions.
• Partner with commercial teams in structuring new services, assessing opportunities and engaging with clients and counterparties.
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting banking, finance, capital markets and financial services.
• Support debt restructurings, amendments and waivers, refinancings and other special situations mandates.
• Advise on matters relating to the Italian Insolvency and Crisis Code and the available restructuring and crisis resolution tools.
• Support the implementation and ongoing monitoring of requirements under DORA, including ICT risk, operational resilience, third-party provider management and outsourcing matters.
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and other professional advisers, where required.
• Contribute to the enhancement of internal policies, procedures, contract templates, legal processes and governance frameworks.

Experience and Qualifications

• Law degree.
• A minimum of 2 years’ professional experience gained within a law firm, bank, financial institution, consultancy, debt servicer or comparable financial services environment.
• Hands-on experience in contract drafting, review and negotiation.
• Sound knowledge of banking and finance law.
• Good understanding of financing transactions, financial products and credit structures.
• Knowledge of the Italian Insolvency and Crisis Code.
• Familiarity with DORA and the key regulatory frameworks relating to ICT risk, operational resilience and outsourcing in financial services.
• Strong legal analysis, attention to detail and solution-oriented problem-solving skills.
• A commercial mindset, pragmatic approach and strong business orientation.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluent Italian and excellent written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting restructuring, workout or distressed debt transactions.
• Knowledge of LMA (Loan Market Association) documentation.
• Exposure to credit funds, private debt funds, alternative lenders or investment funds.
• Familiarity with European and domestic financial regulation
• Qualified lawyer or currently completing the professional qualification process.

Ideal profile

We are looking for a rigorous yet pragmatic professional who can turn legal analysis into workable solutions. The ideal candidate collaborates effectively with internal and external stakeholders, understands commercial priorities and proactively contributes to business development while maintaining high standards of quality, integrity and reliability.

Our people are at the heart of GLAS's success. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining talented individuals in an environment built on inclusivity, diversity and opportunity. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation, encourage meaningful discussion and help us deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

We are passionate about supporting our employees' career development and long-term success. Our culture is underpinned by our core values of Excellence, Client Centricity, Collaboration and Innovation, which guide the way we work, support our clients and achieve results together.

At GLAS, we are committed to creating an environment where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, develop and thrive, regardless of background or experience. We believe that fostering an inclusive workplace strengthens our business, our people and the service we provide to our clients