The Dexia Group, a former banking group under orderly resolution since 2012, with main establishments in Brussels and Paris and branches in Ireland, the United States, and Rome, is seeking a junior legal specialist for its Rome branch. The role involves managing transactions and relationships with Italian public-sector institutions, including related disputes.
This position based in Rome is for a one-year contract, with the possibility of a permanent contract depending on available opportunities within the entity.
Compensation will be based on the candidate's relevant experience.
The junior legal specialist will:
1. Support the local legal counsel in managing complex disputes involving Italian and UK judicial authorities related to financing and swap transactions with Italian public-sector institutions.
2. Manage relationships with external lawyers.
3. Assess the legal impacts of the branch’s activities.
Additional responsibilities include:
* Providing internal reports on dispute statuses.
* Preparing documentation for branch decision-making bodies and central authorities.
* Ensuring all legal acts related to the branch’s activities are accurate and compliant with laws and regulations.
Required qualifications:
* Final Italian Law Degree from a reputable university; passing the bar examination is preferred.
* Two to three years of professional experience, ideally in a law practice or multinational company in Italian Law.
* Strong knowledge of Italian administrative, civil, and procedural law.
* Excellent Italian speaking and writing skills; advanced English proficiency; knowledge of French is a plus.
* Proficiency with common software suites.
Desired skills include:
* Strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
* Clear communication, customer focus, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork skills.
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