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.
The junior legal specialist will:
* support the local legal counsel
* in managing complex disputes involving the Italian and UK judicial authorities
* in assessing the legal impacts of the activities carried out by the branch
* provide internal reporting on 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 to ensure that all legal acts connected with the branch’s activities are correct in both substance and form and are compliant with laws and regulations
Required:
* Final Italian Law Degree from a reputable University; to have passed a bar examination is a plus
* Past professional experience, preferably gained at a professional law practice or in a multinational company in a similar role in Italian Law is a plus
* 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)
* Ability to use legal databases and 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 an ability to work in a team are also appreciated.
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