Overview The Dexia Group, a former banking group under orderly resolution since 2012, with its main establishments in Brussels and Paris and branches in Ireland, the United States and Rome, is looking for a junior legal specialist for its Rome branch. The junior legal specialist will be tasked with managing transactions and relationships with Italian public-sector institutions, including related disputes. This post based in Rome is for a one-year contract. Depending on the opportunities available within the entity, a permanent contract could be considered after the one-year contract concludes. Compensation will be commensurate with the past relevant experience that the candidate brings to the position. Responsibilities Support the local legal counsel by managing complex disputes involving Italian and UK judicial authorities, in relation to financing and swap transactions with Italian public-sector institutions. Manage relationships with external lawyers. Assess the legal impacts of the branch's activities and provide internal reporting on the status of disputes. Prepare supporting documentation for the branch’s decision-making bodies and central bodies relating to matters within the branch’s remit. Help ensure that all legal acts connected with the branch’s activities are correct in substance and form and compliant with applicable laws and regulations. Qualifications Final Italian Law Degree from a reputable university; preference given to candidates who have passed a bar examination. Two to three years of professional experience, preferably gained at a professional law practice or in a multinational company in a similar role in Italian Law. Sound knowledge of Italian administrative, civil and procedural law. Excellent Italian speaking and writing skills; advanced proficiency in English (knowledge of French is a plus). Working knowledge of commonly used software suites. Strong analytical skills, clarity of thought and expression, strong negotiation and relationship management skills, a keen customer focus, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work in a team. Additional information Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Contract Job function: Other J-18808-Ljbffr