Corporate and Commercial Lawyer

Location Central Region
Discipline: Accounting & Professional Services, Legal Services
Job type: Full Time
Salary: €45,000 - €60,000
Job ref: 802
Published: about 24 hours ago

We are pleased to be supporting our client in the expansion of their corporate legal team with the addition of an experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer.

Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and advise on internal company contracts, NDAs, service agreements, and supplier/client engagements.

  • Draft, review, and vet client-related contracts, including shareholder agreements, financing agreements, corporate and commercial contracts, and other legal documents.

  • Ensure all legal documentation is compliant with applicable laws and best practices.

  • Assist in structuring, restructuring, and corporate governance projects for clients and internal group entities.

  • Provide strategic legal guidance to clients and company leadership.

  • Identify legal risks in business operations and propose effective solutions.

  • Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory developments in Malta and other relevant jurisdictions through legal research and tracking.

  • Summarise key legal developments and provide briefings and alerts to internal teams and clients.

  • Develop internal legal guidance, summaries, and compliance checklists.

  • Support the implementation of new legal and regulatory frameworks, particularly in corporate law, tax, and AML compliance.

  • Provide legal analysis and risk assessments for company formations, mergers, and cross-border transactions.

  • Liaise with external legal advisors on complex legal issues, litigation matters, and jurisdiction-specific requirements.

  • Ensure the legal accuracy and completeness of templates, policies, procedures, and filings.

  • Assist in preparing and reviewing regulatory submissions, legal correspondence, and liaising with relevant authorities.

  • Contribute to ongoing improvement of legal, corporate, and regulatory processes.

  • Provide general legal support to management and internal departments.

  • Handle various legal matters related to both the company's and clients’ operations.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) from the University of Malta.

  • Warranted in Malta.

  • Minimum of 8 years’ experience in corporate and civil law.

  • Knowledge of the gaming or technology sectors is considered an asset.

  • Strong expertise in contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.

  • Familiarity with data protection laws and intellectual property rights.