Lawyer – Real Estate and Construction (Maltese Speaking)

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist in the negotiation and drafting of real estate and construction contracts;
• Provide legal advisory services to the clients of the firm on aspects of real estate, construction and civil law;;
• Provide legal services in connection with high profile transactions for developers, principals, contractors, major subcontractors and leading consultants and advisors both locally and internationally;
• Work closely with a variety of other technical advisers on major projects in order understand and address both legal and practical issues that arise in projects;
• Able to draft, review and advise on promise of sale agreements; contract of sale, lease agreements and other related property issues;
• Work with team members and manage client relationships, under the supervision of the partners of the firm responsible for the Real Estate and Construction practice areas;
• Assist with drafting and negotiation of contracts;
• Participate and assist in complex disputes relating to real estate transactions and construction disputes.
• Liaise with professional advisors and regulatory bodies;
• Conduct legal research on various points of law and providing consolidated legal opinions on queries;
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Experience

• Hold a Law degree from the University of Malta (Doctor of Laws or Master of Advocacy), with a warrant to practice under Maltese law;
• Candidates with a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role will be given preference;
• Have detailed understanding of Maltese Civil Law and Commercial Law;
• Knowledge and detailed understanding of the FIDIC Books is an asset;
• Previous experience in arbitration or before the Maltese Courts will be considered a bonus;
• Detailed knowledge of Maltese planning law is considered a bonus;
• Fluency in Maltese and English, both verbal and written;
• Be IT literate, with experience and good working knowledge of MS Office and other major software applications.

Personal Skills

• Be deadline driven, with a proactive approach;
• Be self-motivated and able to deliver tasks with high attention to detail;
• Willing to follow training and focus on continuing professional development;
• Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.