Head of Legal

Konnekt

Malta Island
€70,000-90,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

26 days ago

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

Contribute from a legal and business perspective to formulating strategic and policy direction for the Company and related entities
Ensure that the required strategy, execution plans, operational metrics, policies, and tools are in place to achieve the Company’s objectives successfully
Develop and communicate a value proposition and go-to-market plan for services and work with other internal/external stakeholders to execute these plans
Work with various internal and external stakeholders, develop and maintain a roadmap for the Legal Services aligned with the Company’s objectives
Assume the role of the primary point of contact within the organisation. This involves promptly addressing and preempting 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.
Manage project budgets meticulously, ensuring assignments are executed within agreed financial parameters.
Deliver comprehensive legal advice and interpretations to the executive leadership, guaranteeing conformity with prevailing legal and regulatory obligations.
Prepare and oversee financial budgets, forecasts, performance reports, and any other relevant information relating to the Legal department and keep 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.
Be an Ambassador for the Company by having a strong presence at events, conferences, panel discussions etc. and engage in third-party networking activities and organisation of business development/networking events.

Requirements

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

Education and Experience

Must be a locally warranted Lawyer

Job Reference: GH134CategoryLegalJob typeFull TimeEmployment levelSenior ManagementWork LocationOn PremisesEmployer industryFinancial ServicesLanguagesEnglish, MalteseLegal Jobs in Malta consist of individuals engaged in the practice of law who provide expert advice to private and commercial clients. Legal jobs within this sector include administration, civil law, commercial law, compliance, corporate intellectual property, employment law, family law, maritime & aviation, tax law and technology law roles.

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