Bison Bank
Junior Lawyer
Bison BankPortugal1 day ago
Full-timeAnalyst, Legal

We are hiring!


Are you a recently qualified lawyer looking to build your career in a dynamic and collaborative legal environment? We are seeking a Junior Lawyer to join our legal team and support a variety of legal functions across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong legal foundations, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful legal work.


Key Responsibilities


Legal Support

  • Assist in providing legal advice on banking, corporate governance, financial, and regulatory matters.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare summaries on relevant laws and regulations.
  • Support the Departments of the Bank in all legal matters.
  • Monitoring ongoing legal proceedings across the external legal providers of the Bank.


Document Management

  • Help draft, review, and organize contracts and legal documents.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with internal policies and legal standards.
  • Support the Bank in the creation and review of policies, regulations, norms and other internal documentation through internal standards.


Governance & Documentation

  • Assist in preparing materials for governance bodies such as the Board of Directors and Committees.
  • Help maintain accurate records, meeting minutes, and legal files.


Qualifications

  • Law degree.
  • Active registration with the Bar Association (considered an asset)
  • Up to 3 years of professional legal experience.
  • Exposure to or interest in Banking Law, Corporate Law, Financial Law, or Corporate Governance.
  • Exposure to or interest in cryptocurrencies legal framework.
  • Strong spoken and written English skills (mandatory).


Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Willingness to learn and contribute to innovative legal projects.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Adaptability and a collaborative mindset.