Junior Associate

Job Description

• Drafting, reviewing and translating legal documents such as commercial contracts, providing legal consulting service for general civil and corporate matters
• Assisting partners for commercial dispute resolutions, drafting documents, attending litigation, arbitration, or enforcement proceedings
• Providing advice on FDI related legal advisory services, company governance, business structuring, and support for the incorporation, modification, and deregistration procedures for foreign invested companies
• Participating in legal due diligence and M&A related work
• Being able to maintain and develop a solid client base
• Preparing legal articles, presentations and translating legal documents
• Doing other legal-related tasks and supporting activities assigned by the firm

Job Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Law (Laurea Magistrale in Giurisprudenza) from Italian University.
• Having passed the Italian Bar Exam (or) being registered as Trainee Lawyer at the local Bar Association.
• 2-4 years working experience in corporate general and dispute resolution, preferably working experience in international law firm.
• Familiar with general legal concepts and relevant legal experience, capable of independently dealing with assigned task, conducting legal research, and working with supervisors in case management.
• Good team player with good interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills with clients, colleagues, and government officials.
• Excellent oral/written Italian and English skills (skills in other foreign languages such as Chinese are not mandatory but appreciated).
• Good organizational skills and are methodological in approach.
• Self-motivated and Self-reliable with high ethical standards.
• Be flexible and willing to travel abroad also for long periods and/or to relocate upon Firm’s request.