Description:
The successful applicant will join the corporate and commercial law department of the firm. The successful candidate will be reporting to the partners of the firm and will be working with the firm’s legal team and those of different jurisdictions, as well as the financial services team.
Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Drafting / preparation of corporate documentation such as M&As, resolutions, MFSA forms, minutes of board meetings, etc.
Drafting, revising, negotiating and concluding agreements
Reviewing agreements, forms or any other legal documentation
Assist the Chief Compliance Officer / MLRO in day-to-day regulatory activities including addressing various queries
Providing legal advice and legal opinions
Assist with all corporate ventures such as incorporation, mergers, acquisitions, share transfers, corporate due diligence, licensing, etc.
Liaising directly with the Maltese Registrar of Companies, and other national and international governmental authorities
Ensuring the legality of business practices
Assist with reporting requirements to local and overseas regulatory authorities, including those regulating anti-money laundering procedures
Ad hoc compliance and legal projects / duties as may be required from time to time
Provide training both in-house and to third parties in related sectors
Undertaking any ad hoc projects, if required
Must Have:
University degree in law (LL.B / LL.D)
A master’s degree (LL.M) will be considered advantageous
Good knowledge of AML and PMLFT regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, whilst other languages will be considered advantageous
IT literate, with experience of MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database management and other major software applications
Ability to deal with a multi-cultural work environment and client base
Keen to develop his / her experience through training, qualification and continuing professional development
Strong interpersonal and organisational skills and ability to perform under pressure
A minimum of 3 years of corporate law experience
Good to Have:
Court experience will be considered advantageous