Our client is seeking a commercially astute Lawyer to act as a trusted legal advisor to senior stakeholders, providing practical and strategic guidance across a wide range of legal, regulatory and compliance matters. The role will support the business in managing legal risk, ensuring legal compliance across multiple jurisdictions and enabling growth initiatives. There is a smaller component of responsibility for data protection related governance, but the primary emphasis is on core legal functions.

Location: Hybrid – Mosta

Responsibilities:

As a Lawyer, your broad responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Legal Advisory & Commercial Support

• Provide expert legal advice to senior management on commercial, contractual, corporate and regulatory matters in multiple territories

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a broad range of commercial contracts including vendor, partner and client arrangements

• Support corporate governance activities and ensure regulatory compliance across business functions

• Advise on corporate transactions including expansions, partnerships, strategic initiatives and market entry projects

• Manage interactions with external legal counsel for disputes, litigation, regulatory investigations and cross-border matters

• Oversee legal aspects of corporate filings, compliance with company law and ongoing maintenance of governance records

• Contribute to risk management by identifying legal exposures and proposing mitigation strategies

Compliance, Regulatory & Risk Management

• Support compliance with applicable laws and regulations affecting the business operations

• Interpret and provide guidance on regulatory developments and their implications for the organisation

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure that legal and compliance considerations are embedded into business processes

Requirements:

• Fully qualified lawyer with significant commercial legal experience

• Minimum 4 years’ post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal environment

• Strong commercial mindset and ability to provide pragmatic legal solutions

• Demonstrated experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts

• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship building skills

• Ability to work independently and cross functionally with internal teams

• Strong organisational aptitude with attention to detail

• Fluency in English, with additional EU language an advantage

• Experience within regulated industries such as payments, fintech or technology is advantageous

What’s in it for you?

Our client offers an exciting, challenging role in a collaborative, dynamic environment. The right person will find many career growth opportunities in their company, whether you want to advance your technical skills or aspire to leadership in the future.

Benefits:

• Private health insurance

• Support for study leave and ongoing learning opportunities

• Hybrid work setup, with certain days based in the office

• Relaxation areas on site, including indoor and outdoor spaces for exercise and downtime

• Company-organised activities to promote teamwork and social connection

• Access to advantageous loan conditions through a partnered financial institution

• Fully funded mental wellbeing sessions offered through a recognised local organisation