Junior Legal Counsel (Inhouse)
Manpower
- Valletta, Malta Island
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assist in handling day-to-day legal or corporate tasks;
- Offering professional support and advice on various legal matters;
- Provide support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements;
- Developing and revising policies, procedures and practices to ensure legal compliance;
- Assist in analysing and identifying legal risks;
- Be requested to undertake the duties of a company secretary;
- Be involved in the preparation and filing of statutory documents;
- To coordinate and attend internal and external meetings as required;
- Set up, organise and maintain paper and electronic filing systems;
- Keep abreast of legal developments, particularly in relation to corporate, commercial and compliance obligations, and inform management of any changes that may have implications for the Group;
- Assist in compliance matters including AML/CFT and Data Protection.
- Possession of LL.B. (Hons)/LL.D./M.Adv. Degree (candidates in their final year of University may be considered);
- Possession of a Warrant to practice law in Malta or in the process of obtaining same;
- Overall broad legal knowledge;
- Self-driven and highly motivated;
- A professional mindset and excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Strong problem solving, presentation and organisational skills;
- Good judgment and analytical skills;
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment;
- Time management;
- A high degree of professional ethics and integrity.