Our client, a leading professional services firm, is seeking to recruit a Director of Legal to join their team.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Business Unit Development

Contribute to the formulation and execution of the strategic and policy direction of the company’s Legal Services business unit.
Ensure appropriate strategies, execution plans, operational metrics, policies, and tools are in place to achieve business unit objectives.
Proactively assess the service portfolio to identify gaps and opportunities for new or enhanced legal service offerings.
Support the continued growth and development of the Legal Services function, including strengthening existing service lines and launching new ones.

Client & Engagement Management

Act as a key point of contact for clients, anticipating needs, responding promptly to requests, and maintaining regular communication.
Take full ownership of client portfolios and legal engagements from inception through delivery.
Draft, review, and approve legal agreements and documentation, ensuring full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Ensure assignments are delivered within agreed budgets and timelines, managing resources effectively and communicating any variances to Partners and clients.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients at senior and executive level, ensuring confidence in the firm’s services.
Act as a liaison between clients and other specialist service lines within BDO to deliver integrated solutions.

Leadership & Team Management

Direct, allocate, and review work performed by junior team members, ensuring quality, accuracy, and compliance with firm standards.
Provide mentorship, coaching, and on-the-job feedback to support professional development.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing team environment.
Identify training and development needs and support continuous professional growth within the team.
Conduct performance appraisals and goal-setting in line with company policy.

Quality, Risk & Governance

Consult with Partners and colleagues on technical, regulatory, and risk-related matters.
Ensure adherence to the firm’s quality control procedures and professional standards.
Provide in-house legal counsel to Executive Management, ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Uphold professional ethics and manage legal and regulatory risk appropriately.

Business Development & Market Presence

Identify and pursue business development opportunities, working closely with Executive Management to develop and grow client relationships.
Participate in the preparation of proposals and tenders for new engagements.
Promote the company’s legal and wider service offerings and actively seek cross-selling opportunities across the firm.
Keep abreast of industry and regulatory developments to identify emerging opportunities.
Act as an ambassador for the company by maintaining a strong presence at industry events, conferences, panels, and networking activities.

Requirements

Fully qualified lawyer with a valid warrant to practise under Maltese law.
5–10 years’ experience in a similar senior legal role, ideally within a professional services or advisory environment.
Strong technical legal knowledge with excellent commercial awareness.
Proven ability to manage client relationships, lead teams, and deliver complex engagements.
Demonstrated experience in business development and service line growth.
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
High level of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to quality.

Please note that, as part of the recruitment process, a candidate profile will be created for you on the AIMS Malta platform (https://www.aims-malta.com/). By applying for this position, you consent to your information being stored and processed on this platform for the purpose of evaluating your application.

About Us

AIMS International Malta, previously known as Papilio Talent was founded in 2020 and has quickly forged a reputation as one of the leading firms for Executive Search, Talent Development and Recruitment Services in Malta. We are based in the city of Valletta, a historic world heritage site that is the capital of Malta.As a trusted recruitment partner for a wide range of clients in Malta, we specialise in recruiting professionals within various roles and we assist in cross-border searches by looking for candidates that wish to work in Malta or assist Maltese companies looking to expand their operations overseas.

Head of Legal

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