Labour Law Counsel

About the job

Your Main Activities Are

• Provide legal support to the Human Resources team related to Portuguese Labour Law matters
• Review and draft labour contracts and all legal documentation applied in the Human Resources’ Department
• Prepare, review and/or update internal regulations and policies, as required
• Render effective legal assistance in the preparation and issuance of legal opinions, studies, reports and correspondence, as may be required
• Follow up and take part in meetings with Employees Workers’ Councils (“Comissão de Trabalhadores”) and Banking Trade Unions
• Accompany Human Resources’ Business Partners in individual meetings with employees, whenever required
• Analyse claims and grievances and, if applicable, prepare all legal documentation required to disciplinarily sanction employees for behavioural and/or professional misconducts

Profile and Skills to Success

• Law Degree obtained in a Portuguese University
• Admission to the Portuguese Bar Association
• 3 to 5 years of professional experience in Portuguese Labour Law
• Knowledge in data protection law
• Experience and ability to advise in matters related to Labour Law, including litigation cases
• Good interpersonal skills enabling an efficient and collaborative work with internal and external clients/providers
• Excellent communication skills are required (both written and oral)
• Fluency in English is required
• Ability to obtain results when conflicting interests are at play, achieving targeted outcomes
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Solution-driven and decision-making aptitudes, focus on results and high performance
• Strong work ethics and culture fit with Human Resources (collaborative spirit, interest in people issues, sense of confidentiality)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

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Why joining BNP Paribas? 

· Leading banking institution

BNP Paribas is the European Union’s leading bank, and key player in international banking. It operates in 63 countries and has nearly 183.000 employees, including more than 146.000 in Europe.

· Our presence in Portugal

In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 8.700 employees, distributed across the Group's 10 business entities established in the country. Its presence also extends to 11 excellence centres providing value-added services to various countries where the BNP Paribas Group also operates.

· International reach 

Thanks to its international presence and regular and close collaboration among its different entities, BNP Paribas has the resources to support all clients with financing, investment, savings and protection solutions that help make their projects a success. BNP Paribas holds key positions in its three core operating divisions: 

• Retail Banking, a division that brings together all of the Group’s retail activities and specialised business lines; 
• Investment & Protection Services that include specialised businesses offering a wide range of savings, investment and protection services; 
• Corporate & Institutional Banking division that offers tailored financial solutions for corporate and institutional clients.

· Diversity and Inclusion commitment 

BNP Paribas 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.

· Commitment towards work/life balance

At BNP Paribas we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and rest. We believe our employees have rich personal lives outside of work, being fundamental to be disconnected from work to recharge both physically and mentally. Only through this balance we may all be at our best while working.

· Remote Working Conditions

At BNP Paribas, we embrace a Smart Working framework based on trust, autonomy and collaboration. Within this framework, eligible employees can benefit from flexible remote working modalities adapted to our hybrid working environment. To guarantee a comfortable and efficient working set-up, eligible employees are provided with both the office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional equipment at reduced prices. 

To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas visit https://bnpp.lk/why-BNP-Paribas-Portugal

* Please note that only applications submitted in English will be considered. 

* In case you are selected for this role, further documentation will be requested to support your hiring process.