Head of Legal

A client of ours specialising in the Corporate and Financial Services industry is currently looking to onboard a Head of Legal to join their team: 

Duties:

• Contribute from a legal and business perspective to formulating strategic and policy direction for the Company and related entities.  
• Develop and communicate a value proposition and go-to-market plan, and work with other internal/external stakeholders to execute accordingly.
• Assume the role of the primary point of contact within the organisation from a legal perspective, promptly addressing and pre-empting client needs, ensuring clients are well-informed about service progress, and nurturing consistent communication. 
• Examine, authorise, and compose agreements and legal documentation, ensuring alignment with all statutory and legal prerequisites. 
• Work with various internal and external stakeholders, developing and maintaining a roadmap for the legal services aligned with the Company’s objectives.  
• Manage project budgets meticulously, ensuring assignments are executed within agreed financial parameters.  
• Prepare and oversee financial budgets, forecasts, performance reports, and any other relevant information relating to the Legal department. keeping the Board of Directors updated accordingly. 
• Formulate legal opinions and guide the management on broad-ranging issues as they arise, encompassing internal policies and procedures. 
• Collaborate seamlessly with other internal departments to execute legal engagements, evaluations, or insights related to specific business domains. 
• Supervise and delegate tasks to subordinate team members for efficient execution of client projects. 
• Engage in third-party networking activities and organisation of business development/networking events as required.

Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years working in a similar senior legal role
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Maltese

Education and Experience

• Must be a locally warranted Lawyer