Legal Counsel

Debono Group Holdings in Malta is currently looking to recruit a Legal Counsel to join their team on a full-time basis.

The Position:

• Review, draft and advise on commercial and other contracts and agreements and assist with contractual negotiations
• Ensure that contractual obligations are implemented and observed
• Advise and support the Group on legal aspects in a wide variety of fields, such as consumer affairs, employment, data protection, governance, regulation, intellectual property and technology
• Identify legal issues, analyse legal risks and assist in the design and implementation of solutions
• Engage and liaise with external advisors, regulatory bodies and other third parties where necessary
• Keep abreast with legal and regulatory developments and update the Group accordingly
• Contribute to continued quality enhancement within the Group through knowledge sharing, guidance, advice and training of colleagues
• Carry out other responsibilities as may be required under the direction of the Head of Compliance and Risk Management
• The successful candidate will also be offered the opportunity to take part in legal litigation or proceedings and to assist with internal governance procedures and meetings.

The Requirements:

• Doctorate of Laws or a comparable legal degree and have the Warrant to practice law in Malta
• At least 2-3 years of cumulative legal practice full-time experience in a law firm, as in-house counsel or as a commercial lawyer
• Practical experience in corporate and commercial law, employment and or data protection laws considered an asset
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Maltese
• Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally at all levels
• Ability to work both independently and with different teams
• Analytical, detail-oriented and structured in approach
• Practical and commercially savvy
• Able to perform under pressure and to work in a complex and changing business environment.

What we Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package
• Continuous development and mentoring
• Flexible working arrangement
• Health insurance
• Employee referral scheme
• Weekly breakfast
• Monthly treats
• Employee discounts.