Lawyer (Maltese Speaking)

Company Introduction

Our client is responsible for managing and overseeing land and property.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage legal and notarial contracts and documentation, ensuring applicable requirements and deadlines are met;
• Provide legal and notarial guidance to employees and support the coordination of departmental activities;
• Liaise with notaries, legal advisers, and other relevant professionals as required;
• Monitor local and international legal and regulatory developments relevant to the organisation's activities;
• Ensure compliance with applicable Maltese and EU legislation and governance requirements;
• Manage litigation matters and provide legal advice and support to the CEO and other Directorates;
• Conduct legal research and advise on legislation, contracts, governmental matters, and data protection requirements;
• Represent the organisation during the execution of contracts and prepare the required legal documentation;
• Carry out notarial duties, including the vetting and drafting of documentation and relevant tax calculations;
• Draft and publish deeds and private writings in accordance with CAP 55 of the Laws of Malta;
• Manage post-publication procedures, notarial registers, and the indexing of deeds;
• Provide guidance on procedural and general notarial matters;
• Lead and coordinate departmental activities, ensuring established objectives and standards are achieved;
• Monitor team performance, provide feedback, and identify areas requiring improvement;
• Report departmental shortcomings to the CEO and respective Chief Officer and recommend appropriate solutions.

Experience

• In possession of a Law Degree and a warrant to practice in the Courts of Malta and Gozo, with at least 1 year of experience in a legal or notarial role. Alternatively, in possession of a Law Degree and currently in the process of obtaining a warrant, with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the legal or notarial field;
• Proficiency in both Maltese and English, written and spoken;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Personal Skills

• Strong leadership and people management skills;
• Excellent organisational and coordination abilities;
• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities;
• Strong judgement and personal accountability;
• Ability to support and develop team members;
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail;
• Strong ethical standards, transparency, and fairness.

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