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Labour Law Counsel needed in Lisbon to support HR and business teams with Portuguese labour law expertise.
Mid-level role; must hold Portuguese Bar and 4‑7 years experience; bilingual, MS Office skills, hybrid setup.
About the job
The Labour Law Counsel will be directly working with the Senior Labour Law Counsel to provide labour-related legal assistance in day-to-day work to the Human Resources Department and to business areas as may be required
The position exists for someone with expertise in Labour Law
Your Main Activities Are
Provide legal support to the Human Resources team related to Portuguese labour law matters
Review and draft labour contracts and addenda 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
Between 4 and 7 years of experience in Portuguese Labour Law is required
Fluency in English (mandatory)
Proficiency in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
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
Strong communication skills are required, with an excellent level of written communication
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)
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Why joining BNP Paribas?
BNP Paribas, the European leader in banking and financial services in Europe, operates in 64 countries and has nearly 180,000 employees. The Group is structured around three operating divisions. Its business lines cooperate closely, as part of our integrated model, to meet the needs of all our clients in a coordinated manner:
Corporate & Institutional Banking (CIB) , connects corporate clients needing financing and institutional clients looking for investment opportunities;
Commercial, Personal Banking & Services (CPBS) , brings together all the Group’s commercial & personal banking and several specialised businesses;
Investment & Protection Services (IPS) , combines a unique continuum of products and services across protection, saving, investment and real-estate.
Our presence in Portugal
In Portugal since 1985, BNP Paribas today has more than 9.700 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.
Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
BNP Paribas´ ambition is to cultivate an open and responsive environment for all that encourages collaboration and interaction. We demonstrate our commitment by actively contributing to the Group’s Diversity and Inclusion strategy and goals, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As part of our local Corporate and Social Responsibility - Diversity & Inclusion strategy, BNP Paribas Portugal is committed to:
Promote a fair and unbiased recruitment process and offer professional development opportunities to all employees;
Celebrate diversity and advocate for inclusion, both externally and internally, encouraging employee’s participation, creating space for different voices to be heard.
To foster the effort of BNP Paribas Portugal, multiple initiatives and events take place throughout the year where our people can find out more on the importance of diversity inclusion at the workplace and in our society.
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 options adapted to our hybrid working environment. To ensure a comfortable and efficient working setup, eligible employees are provided with both office and home equipment, are entitled to an equipment allowance and can benefit from exclusive partnerships to purchase additional items at reduced prices.
Commitment towards work/life balance
Supporting employees in a hybrid way of working while providing them with the means to maintain a work-life balance is an essential dimension of our Smart Working program. At BNP Paribas, we care about our employees’ wellbeing and promote a culture of good integration between work and personal life. To find out more on why you should join BNP Paribas please read our Employee Value Proposition and our Career path page .
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* 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.