--- title: 'Legal Specialist, Italy at ION Group' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/legal-specialist-italy-ion-group-milan-e4kve5n6hymv' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Legal Specialist, Italy at ION Group - **Company:** ION Group - **Location:** Milan, Italy - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ion/b340d306-88c9-462e-ba50-f15c94d4f00a ## Job description About us: We are a community of visionary innovators, dedicated to providing pioneering software and consultancy services to financial institutions, trading firms, central banks, governments, and corporations around the world. We strive to simplify the way people work. We do that by providing workflow and process automation software, as well as providing real-time data and business intelligence to help people make better decisions. We are 13,000+ employees, we operate globally with 80+ global offices, and we serve over 4,800+ customers worldwide. For the strengthening of the Legal function within Cedacri, part of ION Group, we are looking for a Legal Specialist with 2 to 5 years of experience gained at top-tier law firms. The successful candidate will work closely with business and functional teams, providing legal advice on a variety of commercial and corporate matters, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to effective risk management and compliance. We are looking for a proactive and business-minded professional with strong legal foundations, excellent communication skills, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic and international environment. Learn more at www.iongroup.com. Your role: ## Your key duties and responsibilities Drafting and negotiating contracts and agreements Providing legal advice and conducting legal research on a variety of legal topics including civil law, intellectual property, corporate law and real estate Reply to various legal requests from end-users and third parties (including resellers and suppliers) in relation to products and services Conducting research, investigating facts and developing legal arguments Compiling information and preparing statistics, charts, graphs and other summaries to detail the findings Keeping track of changes in legal framework and providing timely updates on these changes Other duties We might ask you to perform other tasks and duties as your role expands. Your skills, experience, and qualifications required. Master’s degree in Law (with honors) 104+ Relevant experience as lawyer in a leading law firm Excellent knowledge of the Italian and English language Strong interpersonal and organization skills Strong planning and organisational skills and excellent attention to detail and accuracy With your “get things done” attitude you can prioritize, support, and track multiple tasks successfully while meeting deadlines in a constantly changing environment ## What we offer Permanent employment contract under Italian National Collective Labour Agreement for the Credit Sector (CCNL Credito) Gross Annual Salary (RAL) ranging from €40,000 to €55,000, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications Job grade to be determined upon completion of the selection process, with final assessment between 3A3L (Terza Area Professionale, 3° Livello) or QD1 (Quadro Direttivo di 1° Livello) employment classification Competitive compensation and benefits package Opportunity to join a leading international technology group operating in the financial services industry Exposure to enterprise-wide cybersecurity governance activities within a dynamic and international environment Long-term career development opportunities within a global organization Location: Milan Important notes: According to the Italian Law (L.68/99) please note that candidates from the disability list will be given priority. ## About ION Group ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: ION Group delivers mission-critical trading, treasury, and workflow automation software to financial institutions, corporations, central banks, and governments. - **Entity Type**: Private (privately held, with venture funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: London, United Kingdom - **Founded**: 1998 (per Crunchbase and LinkedIn) / 1999 (per Wikipedia) - **Founders**: Andrea Pignataro ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Financial technology (trading & risk management, treasury, capital markets software) - **Target customers**: B2B – banks, asset managers, hedge funds, central banks, corporates, and governments - **Mission/purpose**: “We help our customers do more, faster and better than before” by combining automation with a strategic view of the industries they serve. ## Products & Services (Source: [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group)) - **Openlink**: Treasury and risk management platform for commodity-intensive organizations (real-time cash management, FX, derivatives trading). - **City Financials**: Pre-configured treasury and risk management solution for multinational corporations. - **Treasura**: SaaS-based treasury management system for advanced cash management. - **Reval TS**: Liquidity management system for banks (cash concentration, visibility, interest calculations). - **ETRM/CTRM Solutions**: Energy and commodity trading and risk management solutions. - **XTP Execution**: Integrated cleared derivatives trading solution (order management, execution, connectivity). - **Fidessa, Dealogic, Acuris, Allegro**: Acquired platforms covering equities, derivatives, M&A data, and capital markets analytics. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company) - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: $3.3B (per LinkedIn – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup)) - **Total Funding**: $400M (venture round in May 2016) + €35M (venture round in June 2004) – source: [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No lead investors explicitly named; early rounds from undisclosed sources. Key partners include financial institutions using its platforms. - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount: 2,944 (LinkedIn, +1.7% YoY) vs. 13,000+ (careers page – discrepancy likely due to different reporting methods). - Major acquisitions: Dash Financial Technologies (2021), Clarus Financial Technology (2021), Broadway Technology (2020), Acuris ($1.8B, 2019), Prelios S.p.A. ($1.5B, 2023), Fidessa (£1.5B, 2018), Allegro (2019), Dealogic (2017). - Never sold a business since founding (Wikipedia). - Operates in 18+ countries, 84 offices globally. ## Competitive Advantages - **Breadth of mission-critical software**: Covers the full trade lifecycle (pre-trade, execution, risk, treasury, post-trade) for multiple asset classes. - **Acquisition-driven expansion**: Absorbed market leaders in different niche verticals, creating a unified platform with deep domain expertise. - **Long-term ownership mentality**: Founder Andrea Pignataro has never sold a business, signaling stability and commitment. - **High switching costs**: Clients rely on ION for core financial operations; replacing systems is extremely difficult. - **Global scale**: 13,000+ employees, 84 offices, presence in 46 countries (LinkedIn breakdown). ## Strategic Focus - **Automation & AI**: Investing heavily in research and development to “shape the future of automation” (company website). - **Expansion into asset management**: Acquisition of Prelios (2023) and Clarus (2021) signals push into real estate and derivatives analytics. - **Graduate development programs**: Launching programs in Pisa, Trento, and other locations to build talent pipeline. - **Resilience after ransomware attack**: In Feb 2023, LockBit ransomware hit ION’s derivatives platform; clients faced disruptions but systems were restored within weeks. The company continues to focus on security and compliance. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “visionary innovators” with a “positive culture of continuous improvement.” Emphasis on community and collaboration. - **Remote/Hybrid**: Some roles are hybrid (e.g., Milan-based positions); many are office-based depending on location. The careers page lists full-time and hybrid options. - **Notable perks**: Graduate development programs, global mobility across 84 offices, exposure to mission-critical financial systems. - **Engineering culture**: Large technical team (1,060+ in technical roles), with focus on React, DevOps, cloud engineering, and AI. Recent open positions include Senior Web UI Developer, iOS Engineer, and AI Engineer. - **Growth trajectory**: Rapid scaling through acquisitions and organic hiring; opportunities to work on cutting-edge fintech products. - **Diverse locations**: Offices in London, New York, Noida, Budapest, Chisinau, Milan, Mexico City, and more. ## Sources 1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/iongroup) – Employee count, revenue, funding, acquisitions, workforce breakdown 2. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ion_Group) – Founding, founders, acquisition history, ransomware attack 3. [crunchbase.com](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ion-group) – Products, funding, overview 4. [iongroup.com](https://iongroup.com/careers/) – Careers page, open positions, company values 5. 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