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, commercial contracts, and other legal agreements and documents.
- Ensure all legal documentation is compliant with applicable laws and best practices.
- Assist in structuring, re-structuring, and corporate governance projects for clients and internal group companies.
- Offer strategic legal guidance to both clients and company leadership
- Identify potential legal risks in business operations and implement solutions
- Monitor and interpret legislative and regulatory changes in Malta and other relevant jurisdictions by means of legal research and regulatory tracking.
- Summarise key legal developments and updates, providing internal briefings and alerts as needed to internal teams and clients.
- Develop and deliver internal legal guidance, summaries, and compliance checklists.
- Support the implementation of new legal or regulatory frameworks, particularly in corporate, tax, and AML compliance where necessary.
- Provide legal analysis and risk assessments related to company formations, mergers, and cross-border transactions.
- Liaise with external legal advisors on complex legal issues, litigation matters, or jurisdiction-specific legal advice for both internal and client matters.
- Ensure the legal accuracy and completeness of templates, policies, procedures and filings.
- Assist with the preparation or reviewing of regulatory submissions, legal responses, and liaising with authorities where require from various internal departments.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal, corporate, and regulatory processes.
- Provide general legal advice and support to management and other departments as required.
- Handle miscellaneous legal matters relevant to the firm’s activities and its clients’ operations.
Service lines:
- Private M&A.
- Joint Ventures.
- Asset purchases.
- Corporate Advisory.
- Corporate governance.
- Company restructuring.
- Advisory in relation to Companies Act.
- Intellectual Property.
- Commercial contracts of various industries.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent) obtained from the University of Malta.
- Law degree from a recognized institution; admission to practice law in Malta is preferred.
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in corporate and civil law.
- Proven experience and knowledge of the Companies Act.
- Having good understanding in the gaming or technology sectors would be considered an asset.
- Strong understanding of contract law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with data protection regulations and intellectual property law.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Able to perform in demanding transactions.
- Proven leadership abilities and experience managing legal teams.