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Avarda Group is seeking an Italian-speaking Legal Counsel to manage legal disputes primarily in Italy, focusing on customer complaints, regulatory issues, and litigation. The ideal candidate should have over five years of legal experience in banking or financial services, with strong knowledge of Italian and EU regulatory frameworks.
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Job Summary
The role involves managing legal disputes in Italy while ensuring compliance with Italian and EU regulatory requirements.
Candidates will coordinate with external counsels and authorities to reduce dispute risk and improve customer outcomes.
The position requires providing pragmatic legal advice across the dispute lifecycle in a high-velocity digital environment.
Matching Summary
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Avarda Group is seeking an Italian-speaking Legal Counsel to manage legal disputes primarily in Italy, focusing on customer complaints, regulatory issues, and litigation. The ideal candidate should have over five years of legal experience in banking or financial services, with strong knowledge of Italian and EU regulatory frameworks.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Italian native or fluent language skills
5+ years legal experience in finance
Strong grounding in Italian civil law
Experience with GDPR and data protection
Ability to manage customer disputes
Nice-to-have
Experience with credit card products
Familiarity with Italian regulators
Knowledge of AML/KYC frameworks
Exposure to consumer credit products
Understanding of chargeback rules
Key Requirements
Law degree from a recognized university
Fluent Italian and professional English proficiency
5+ years in-house or law firm experience
Specialization in consumer credit or banking regulation