Junior Lawyer

Bridge In; Almada; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days of Paid Time Off per year

Training and development support

Flexible service delivery with meeting

Career growth opportunities

Lisbon office with easy public transit

Job summary

Global Citizen Solutions is seeking an HR Generalist to support Global Talent Acquisition and its quickly growing Legal Department in Lisbon. The role requires meticulous document handling, experience with immigration/mobility processes, and fluency in English and Portuguese.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years in immigration or mobility, a Law degree, and is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association. Strong organizational skills and teamwork are essential for delivering compliant client services.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in immigration, tax or mobility.
• Degree in Law with bar association status.
• Fluent English and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and submission of certificates and statements.
• Manage client documents using relocation services in Portugal.
• Assess visa and residence permit applications.
• Support document management including archiving.
• Obtaining public documents.

Skills

Immigration experience

Mobility concepts

English proficiency

Portuguese proficiency

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Education

Law degree

Bar Association member (Portugal)

Tools

Office tools

Job description

HR Generalist | Global Talent Acquisition #ABOUTUS

Global Citizen Solutions is a boutique firm offering bespoke and multidisciplinary residency and citizenship programs and global mobility solutions to high-net-worth individuals.

Our comprehensive approach extends beyond immigration, offering auxiliary services in investments, tax optimization, and lifestyle enhancements. At Global Citizen Solutions, we are dedicated to opening doors to global opportunities, enabling our clients to secure their futures and expand their horizons.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a key role within our dynamic and fast-growing Legal Department.

The Legal Executive to be hired will have strong attention to detail, efficiency in document management, and expertise in obtaining public records while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• 1-2 years experience in immigration, tax or mobility.
• Degree in Law.
• Member of Portuguese Law Bar Association -
  mandatory.
• Experience in managing processes.
• Strong analytical and organization skills, with deep detail orientation.
• Availability and strong commitment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multi projects simultaneously.
• Team player and cooperation spirit.
• Proactive, determined and high communication skills.
• Expertise in Office tools.
• English and Portuguese: perfect proficiency, written and spoken fluency (mandatory factor).

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drafting and submission of requests for certificates and statements (online or by application).
• Management of client documents using legal relocation services in Portugal.
• Assessing, examining, monitoring, and supporting applications for visas, residence permits and citizenship.
• Support in document management, including dispatch, digitalisation, and archiving of processes.
• Obtaining public documents.

OUR OFFER

• Informal and highly dynamic environment.
• Fast-paced, highly structured and dynamic business environment.
• 22 days of Paid Time Off per year after completion of the probationary period.
• Training and support for personal and professional development.
• Flexibility in the rendering of services applies, provided deliverables and deadlines are met.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a new and expanding field.
• Comfortable office, located in a prestigious area in Lisbon, with an easy access by public transportation (metro, bus, train and boat).

OUR VALUES

• Independent: Capable of managing tasks autonomously, without the need for constant oversight.
• Doer: Driven by the satisfaction of achieving tangible results through your own efforts.
• Flexible: Open to adapting across a wide range of projects, with a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
• Focused: Prioritises dedication and values long-term stability.

Seniority level Associate

Employment type Full-time

Job function Legal and Other

Industries Legal Services, Business Consulting and Services, and Investment Advice