Job Description
The Role
We are seeking a talented and experienced Lawyer to join our client’s growing team in Valletta on a full-time, on-site basis. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing expert legal advice and support to clients primarily within the investment funds, investment services, and fund management sectors.Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice and guidance to clients on a wide range of matters related to financial services regulations, compliance, and corporate law.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support client matters and ensure compliance with evolving legislation.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of legal documents, including contracts, agreements, regulatory filings, and legal opinions.
- Represent clients in interactions and proceedings with regulatory authorities, ensuring effective communication and advocacy.
- Advise clients on navigating complex regulatory frameworks and ensuring ongoing compliance within the financial services industry.
- Maintain and develop strong client relationships through proactive communication, responsiveness, and a deep understanding of their business needs.
- Attend client meetings and internal team meetings to collaborate on legal strategies and project execution.
- Stay abreast of the latest legal developments, regulatory changes, and industry trends within the financial services sector, particularly concerning investment funds and related areas.
Qualifications/Requirement
- Proven skills in Legal Research, Legal Writing, and Legal Drafting.
- Strong knowledge base in Regulatory Law, Compliance Law, and Corporate Law, with a focus on financial services.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret complex legal information and apply it effectively.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal concepts clearly and concisely to both legal and non-legal audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Law degree (LL.B or equivalent) from a recognized and accredited institution.
- A minimum of five years of demonstrable experience working within the financial services industry in a legal or compliance capacity.
Desirable (considered an asset):
- Post-graduate degree (LL.M or equivalent) specializing in financial services law, investment funds, or a related field.
- Specific experience and in-depth knowledge of the investment funds, investment services, and fund management sectors in Malta or a comparable jurisdiction.
