BFF Banking Group is the largest specialized finance operator in Italy and a leader in Europe in managing and securitizing non-performing commercial credits owed to Public Administrations. The Group is also a leader in Italy in Securities Services and banking payment services. Operating since 1985 and listed on the Italian Stock Exchange, BFF is experiencing continuous growth and expansion across twelve European countries.BFF Banking group is hiring for a full qualified in-house lawyer dedicated to the direct management of legal actions with the aim to internalize the judicial activity in the Portuguese Branch.With experience in litigation matters preferably gained in international or major national law firms withing the banking sector; the ideal candidate should be specialized in banking litigation and experienced in managing massive litigations for debt collection before both civil and administrative courts. Additional experience in negotiations with counterparts, drafting contract as settlement agreements and payment plans is needed.Sounds like a fit? please continue reading!Key responsibilities· Manage all phases and degrees of legal actions - included litigations before high courts and enforcement procedures - before competent courts (civil and administrative).· Prepare relevant strategy, draft pleadings, appear before the courts and attend the hearings.· Take relevant risks autonomously as well as, when necessary, supervise and direct the external lawyer's activity.· Negotiate with the counterparts.· Draft contracts as settlement agreements and payment plans.· Legal analysis, opinions and memorandums on a wide range of topics.· Constant updating and reporting activity to the HQ.Technical requirements· Lawyer with minimum of 4/6 years of experience in litigation and qualified to practice before Portuguese courts (necessary). Access and use of to Citius and SITAF platforms are mandatory.· Conversant in Factoring and Banking matters.· Strong legal technical abilities (knowledge of Public Administration System, especially National Health System will be considered as a plus).· Good knowledge of excel and familiarity with informative system.· Native Portuguese and fluent English is mandatory (written and spoken).Skills · Ability to work proactively and independently in a fast-paced environment.· Flexibility and excellent organization skills are required.· Able to work autonomously but also as a part of a team.· Negotiation skills.Workplace: Lisbon, Portugal **At BFF Bank S.p. A., we ensure that every individual has access to the same opportunities and fair treatment. Everyone is given the opportunity to be evaluated based on their value, skills, and merits, regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, disability, or other characteristics (such as marital and/or parental status) that could represent a discriminatory factor. This approach enables the Bank, at Group level, to attract and develop the best talents. BFF promotes an inclusive working environment founded on the principles of equal opportunity and the enhancement of diversity.Belonging to protected categories pursuant to Law 68/99 will be positively considered within the selection process, although it does not constitute a mandatory requirement for application.The processing of personal data is performed by BFF Bank S.p. A., as Data Controller, for the management of your job application through authorized individuals for the processing. For more information on the processing of your personal data, you can read the privacy notice pursuant to Article 13 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679, available at the following link or on the Controller's website https://it.bff.com/it/Informativa-Trattamenti