Legal Counsel Intern (6 months)

At Scalapay, we’re shaping a culture with high standards, independent and critical thought, innovation, ownership, and continuous learning. We operate in a fast-moving, tech-driven environment, and we’re looking for people who thrive in change, think boldly, and take initiative.If you’re ready to put your potential to the test in a hiring process designed to spotlight exceptional talent, this is your chance to stand out and grow with one of Europe’s most ambitious fintech teams.#MakeItHappen #PlayAsATeam #StayCurious #FocusOnCustomer.About The RoleWe are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Counsel Intern to join our Legal team. This internship offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-growing fintech environment, supporting a wide range of legal activities with a focus on commercial contracts and regulatory topics connected to payment services.This role is based in Milan, where we will expect to see you at the office a minimum of three days per week (the other two can be remote), as per our remote working policy. The internship is set to start as soon as possible for a duration of six months.What You Will DoWork with the team to handle customer complaints and manage the reporting towards authority and counterparties;Conduct legal research on payment regulations, consumer protection, data protection.Assist in preparing and organizing corporate documentation.Monitor regulatory updates in Italy and the EU and prepare internal briefs and summaries.Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Compliance, Finance, Product, Marketing, Tech, Sales) to ensure legal alignment with business initiatives.Review, draft, and support the negotiation of contracts (including, for example, merchant agreements, NDAs, service agreements, and marketing agreements).You'll be great for this role if You have a Master’s degree in law;You have a strong academic background with an interest in financial services;You have previous experience in a law firm or in-house legal department, preferably in the payments or financial services sector; Interest in legal tools for AI a plus;You have excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.You are a team player with good communication skills.You are fluent in Italian and English (written and spoken). Additional European languages are considered a plus.What We OfferA 6-month internship with a monthly allowance.Direct involvement in meaningful projects within a fast-paced fintech environment.Opportunity to learn from experienced in-house lawyers and professionals.A collaborative, international, and supportive work environment.Hybrid work model with up to 2 remote days per week.Hiring ProcessFirst Chat: A brief conversation with our Talent Acquisition team.Case Study: A skills-based test with a debriefing session involving key stakeholders, conducted in our Milan office or online.Final Chat with Simone (CEO): An opportunity to discuss Scalapay’s values and assess cultural alignment.Want to learn more? Don't hesitate to explore our Careers website, our LinkedIn and Glassdoor pages.Pro tip: send your CV in English 😉Super Pro tip: we know that application processes can be scary and frustrating but… we look for talent, not people that tick all our boxes.We believe in the power of diversity: Scalapay is an Equal Opportunity Employer for any minority, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.