Legal Assistant

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people. Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry. Ever imagined kickstarting your legal career inside one of the world's most iconic premium spirits houses? Behind every Aperol Spritz, every Negroni, and every Espresso Martini, there's a legal team making it possible for 50+ premium brands to reach 190 markets around the world. And right now, we're looking for someone who wants to be part of that story from day one. If you're curious, detail-oriented, and eager to learn — someone who sees the legal field as a craft worth mastering — this is your chance to get real, hands-on experience in a fast-moving, globally connected environment. Whether you're planning to apply to law school in a few years or building toward a specialized paralegal career, this role gives you a front-row seat to how legal operations power a global business. Welcome to Campari. Let's build something together. General Description of the Role Campari is seeking a smart, self-motivated individual who is willing to hit the ground running and learn more about a unique and fun industry. The Legal Assistant is an entry-level position who will support the entire legal function with various administrative tasks and projects, but his or her primary responsibilities will be supporting legal operation initiatives, creating materials for trainings, research, and the review of basic contracts. Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills. We are looking for someone who is hard working, detail-oriented, well-organized, and learns quickly. This is an ideal role for someone who is interested in a few years of work experience in the legal field before applying to law school, or before pursuing a more specialized paralegal career path. The role is located in Campari America's Midtown Manhattan office. Campari follows a flexible hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three (3) days in the office. Key Responsibilities • Perform data analysis and correction in the company's contract management system, ensuring accuracy and consistency across records. • Review and validate AI-extracted contract data, including key terms, dates, and obligations to ensure compliance and reliability. • Collaborate with legal operations team to improve data integrity and system performance. • Assist in drafting and editing documents, correspondence, trainings, and internal memos. • Format, enhance, and visually refine legal policies, trainings, guidelines, and PowerPoint presentations by applying consistent graphics, layouts, and visual design standards to produce clear, polished, and engaging materials for legal and business audiences. • Provide support to the attorneys by reviewing and/or researching various matters, including simple contracts like NDAs. • Support projects as needed and maintain updated documentation in legal systems. Key Relationships Internal: • Legal Department, both local and outside the United States • Houses of Brands marketing teams • US local marketing teams External: • N/A Education, Experience, and Skills • Bachelor's Degree required • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Word and PowerPoint. • Working knowledge of Canva and/or Adobe. Experience and skills in information and graphic design are a big plus. • Accuracy and keen attention to detail. • Strong research and writing skills coupled with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. • Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively, cooperatively, and professionally with a variety of people. • High degree of ethics, integrity, as well as sensitivity regarding confidential information. • Ability to thrive in a fast-changing and demanding environment. • Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another language is a plus. Compensation At the time of this posting, the expected base salary for this position ranges from $20–$25/hour. Overtime potential exists but is limited. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement. Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection. Note to applicants: Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question. Notice to third party agencies: Please refrain from cold-calling or emailing our executive leadership team or the HR community directly. 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