Lawyer (Part-time or Full-time)

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Draft commercial and property contracts for the firm and clients, ensuring timely completion;
• Coordinate with notaries, legal advisers, architects, and other relevant professionals as needed;
• Stay updated on legal developments, especially in property, real estate, and commercial law;
• Provide legal support for high-profile transactions involving developers, principals, contractors, leading consultants, and advisors;
• Work with partners handling litigation in the Courts of Law;
• Advise the firm proactively on the enactment of relevant laws, the issuance of legal notices, and property law policies;
• Oversee the pre- and post-publication procedures of deeds and ensure all necessary documents are prepared;
• Liaise with various governmental and non-governmental organizations, such as the Lands Authority, Planning Authority, MBR, financial institutions, and others;
• Undertake additional duties as assigned;
• Manage in-house legal projects, including drafting and uploading position papers and articles for the website.

Experience

• Possess a Law degree from the University of Malta;
• Be a warranted lawyer;
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role;
• Possess a thorough understanding of Maltese Property Law;
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of various development legislation and planning laws;
• Have experience drafting commercial and property agreements within a law firm or corporate legal team;
• Recent graduates with experience in contract drafting within a Notarial or legal firm will also be considered;
• Exhibit strong proficiency in spoken and written business English and Maltese; knowledge of French is an advantage.

Personal Skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic environment;
• Demonstrates strategic thinking and action.