Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. 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 relation to financing and swap transactions with Italian public-sector institutions. in managing relationships with external lawyers. 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; preference will be 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 an ability to work in a team are also appreciated. Seniority level Seniority level Associate Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Other Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Dexia by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Legal Officer” roles. Associate Lawyer/Senior Associate Lawyer - Antitrust & Competition Law – Rome Office (Associate) Banking and Finance Lawyer – qualified in Italian Law – based in Luxembourg We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr