12 month fixed term contract (CDD) - Junior legal specialist M/F / Contratto a tempo determinat[...]

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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.

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