Junior Paralegal - Part Time 50% (6 months)

VF International seeks a Junior Paralegal for a 50% part-time, 6-month onsite role in Stabio. The position supports the EMEA Legal team with contract workflows, vendor management, and administrative duties.

This position serves as the central operational support for the EMEA Legal department, allowing attorneys to concentrate on complex legal matters. The incumbent manages the entire contract execution lifecycle and acts as the main liaison between the legal function and internal business units across the region.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full contract execution process using Docusign, processing roughly 70 to 90 agreements weekly.
• Prepare documents for electronic signing by verifying routing paths and defining the correct signing sequence.
• Track signature progress and troubleshoot any routing complications.
• Store completed agreements in the document management system, applying consistent naming rules and metadata.
• Handle physical signature procedures and notarization when digital execution is not permitted.
• Act as the primary user for Coupa regarding external law firm engagements.
• Collaborate with Finance and outside counsel to ensure invoices are submitted, coded, and approved accurately and on time.
• Track external legal spending and generate regular budget status reports.
• Facilitate the onboarding of new external law firms within procurement platforms.
• Assist with annual legal budget planning by aggregating historical spend data.
• Maintain the team's document management infrastructure.
• Provide support for legal research and entity management tasks.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Have prior work experience as an assistant or in a similar capacity.
• Demonstrate hands-on proficiency with Docusign or a comparable eSignature tool.
• Exhibit strong organizational abilities, time management skills, and the capacity to work independently.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Italian.
• Maintain strict discretion and confidentiality in all tasks.

Nice to have

• Experience using Coupa or other procurement systems is highly desirable.

What the company offers

• Comprehensive benefits designed to support mental, physical, and financial well-being.
• A supportive culture grounded in respect, integrity, and constructive feedback.
• An inclusive international environment that values diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities.
• Access to an onsite gym with health and well-being initiatives.
• A discount card providing 50% off all VF brands.
• Breakout areas offering complimentary hot beverages.

About the company

VF International is a global apparel company dedicated to connecting people with the lifestyles they cherish through its family of iconic brands. The organization aims to power movements toward sustainable and active living for the benefit of people and the planet. It strives to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity, while celebrating the diversity of its associates.

• Focus on sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and the planet.
• Commitment to a culture of belonging rooted in respect, connection, openness, and authenticity.
• Celebration of the diversity of associates across backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities.