Legal Counsel

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage corporate restructuring, oversee local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, draft and negotiate corporate agreements, and ensure compliance with corporate laws;
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, providing guidance on contract law issues, and resolving disputes;
• Set up and administer trusts and foundations, ensuring legal compliance, and advising clients on related legal implications;
• Manage application processes for FinTech and licensed companies, staying updated with FinTech regulations, and providing legal advice on FinTech solutions;
• Lead due diligence, negotiate deal terms, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to execute transactions;
• Draft and review a variety of legal documents to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness;
• Provide ongoing legal support, build strong client relationships, and offer strategic legal advice;
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes, ensuring operational compliance, and developing policies for compliance;
• Conduct legal research, collaborating with the legal team, and supporting various projects and initiatives.

Experience

• Possess the necessary qualifications to practice law in Malta (Doctor of Laws / Master of Advocacy);
• Have at least 1 year of experience working in a similar role in the corporate area of law;
• Be interested in working in the aforementioned areas;
• Have an excellent command of the English language.

Personal Skills

• Possess good communication skills and the ability to work within a team;
• Be proactive and reliable, highly organised, eager to learn and meticulous.