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Specialist Lawyer

Hybrid in Madrid·Added 2 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)

BNP Paribas

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Our summary

Hours: Jornada intensiva in summer
Work mode: Hybrid, Madrid
Spanish: Fluent
English: Required
Experience: 3+ years
Education: University degree
Benefits: Private health insurance, life insurance

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Business Skills

Degree in Law.
More than 3 years of experience in the insurance sector.
Fluency in both English and Spanish.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Transversal & Behavioral Skills

Ability to provide expert legal advice across different departments.
Capacity to adapt group procedures to local requirements.
Strong skills in risk assessment and mitigation.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Hybrid Smart Working model (50% home, 50% office) with home workstation support.
Flexible working hours, including summer intensive hours and extra days off for your birthday.
Variable compensation linked to objectives and annual performance.
Comprehensive benefits including transport cards, childcare vouchers, and health insurance.
Life insurance and pension plan for all employees.
Continuous training programs and English classes.
On-site medical services and various professional coaching programs.

The role

As a Legal Counsel, you will provide legal advice and support to the organization to defend its interests. Based in our Madrid or Lisbon offices, you will work within the Cardif Iberia team to ensure regulatory compliance and support the legal needs of our business. You will operate under a Smart Working model, allowing you to work 50% from home and 50% in the office.

What you'll do

Identify legal risks related to litigation and regulatory claims to determine the best solutions.
Create action plans to mitigate identified legal and juridical risks.
Manage relationships with external legal counsel.
Review, negotiate, and draft various types of contractual documentation for partners and service providers.
Advise internal departments on legal implications, sanctions, and regulatory changes.

Hiring process

At least two interviews for every role; some roles add more interviews or tests. About a month, depending on the role

Some roles involve more interviews and/or tests.

Hiring process

If you are ready to take on this challenge, please submit your CV.

NEXT STEPS: HOW DOES OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS WORK?

We will assess the knowledge and experience highlighted in your CV to validate your fit for the role.
The Human Resources team will contact you to confirm key details about the position.
After this initial contact, interviews will be conducted with the relevant business area.
We will get in touch with you to communicate the final decision of the process.

About BNP Paribas

BNP Paribas is a leading European banking and financial services group, operating in 64 countries with over 180,000 employees. In Spain, it employs around 5,450 professionals, offering corporate and institutional banking, investment and protection services, and retail banking solutions.

Industry: Banking
Founded: 1966
Employees: 100,000+
Headquarters: Paris, France
In Spain: Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

BNP Paribas in Spain has offices in Madrid and Barcelona, with a significant presence in the capital.
The company offers a range of roles in finance, risk, IT, and operations, often with opportunities for trainees and junior professionals.
Spanish language skills are typically required for many positions, though some roles may be open to international candidates.
The bank is known for its commitment to sustainable finance and corporate responsibility, which may appeal to values-driven professionals.

In their own words

About the company & team

BNP Paribas Cardif is a global insurer with a presence in more than 30 countries and 50 years of history. At Cardif Iberia, we work together to provide our partners and customers with the best insurance solutions through a unique partnership model.

We are BNP Paribas, a leading international financial group with over 178,000 professionals. We play a key role in the insurance market, helping our clients achieve their projects through protection and stability.

Additional information

Diversity and inclusion commitment

BNP Paribas Group in Spain is an equal opportunity employer and proud to provide equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. We are actively committed to ensuring that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity/paternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Equity and diversity are at the core of our recruitment policy because we believe that they foster creativity and efficiency, which in turn increase performance and productivity. We strive to reflect the society we live in, while keeping with the image of our clients.

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