Junior Lawyer - Banking Advisory

Valletta Legal is seeking a junior lawyer to work in its banking advisory department.

The selected candidate would be required to: 

• Conduct thorough and meticulous reviews of legal documents, including contracts, public registry searches and documentation, Land Registry Searches and documentation and other pertinent materials required with the object of drawing up legal reports detailing the hypothecary position of persons and an in depth root of title of specific properties subject of the study;

• Represent/assist clients on public deeds in order to ensure proper client representation and guidance and successful conclusion;      

• Identify and assess potential legal risks and liabilities associated with various transactions, business activities, or legal matters, providing insights and recommendations to mitigate those risks;

• Stay up-to-date with the latest changes in legislation, regulations, and industry best practices;

• Collaborate with the legal team to provide valuable input during client representation, contract negotiations, offering legal advice and risk assessments;

• Clearly communicate legal findings, risks, and recommendations to the client;

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide timely legal insights and ensure cohesive decision-making;

• Identify opportunities to streamline and optimize vetting processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in all legal review;

• Prepare reports subsequent to the conclusion of the deed confirming successful completion of contracts or all relevant registrations.  

While prior experience would be an asset, motivated new graduates seeking a challenging career in these fields are also encouraged to apply.

All applicants are required to have a warrant to practise law in Malta and must be proficient in the Maltese language; these are essential pre-requisites for consideration of applications. Candidates are invited to indicate a referee and present a copy of their University transcript, CV and a covering letter.