San Ġwann, Malta

Corporate & Commercial Lawyer

 Job Description:

R77 Elite Talent is proud to exclusively support our client, a fast-growing professional services firm based in Malta, in their search for an experienced Corporate & Commercial Lawyer to join their Legal and Compliance division.

This role is ideal for a senior legal professional looking to take ownership of strategic legal functions across both internal operations and client-facing matters. Youll work closely with senior leadership, compliance officers, and external legal advisors on a broad range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and review internal company agreements, including NDAs, service contracts, and supplier/client engagements.
  • Manage the drafting and vetting of client contracts, including shareholder agreements, financing agreements, and other commercial legal documents.
  • Ensure legal documents are fully compliant with local and international regulations.
  • Provide strategic legal guidance to clients and the internal leadership team.
  • Advise on corporate governance, structuring, and re-structuring activities.
  • Monitor legal and regulatory changes, offering summaries and briefings to internal teams and clients.
  • Deliver internal legal guidance, compliance checklists, and support new legal/regulatory frameworks (especially in corporate, AML, and tax).
  • Conduct legal risk assessments on business transactions, company formations, and cross-border deals.
  • Collaborate with external legal counsel on complex legal issues, litigation, and multi-jurisdictional advice.
  • Oversee the legal accuracy of templates, policies, procedures, and regulatory filings.
  • Contribute to the improvement of internal legal, corporate, and regulatory processes.

Requirements:

  • Masters degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent), preferably from the University of Malta.
  • Licensed to practise law in Malta (or in the process of obtaining such).
  • At least 8 years experience in corporate and civil law, with proven exposure to commercial contracts.
  • Prior experience or strong understanding of the gaming or technology sectors is a plus.
  • Strong grasp of corporate governance, contract law, and compliance matters.
  • Knowledge of data protection and intellectual property regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
  • Confident working independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Prior experience leading legal teams or projects is considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CRM systems, and legal research tools.

Whats on Offer:

  • Competitive remuneration and benefits package.
  • Collaborative, innovative work culture.
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities.
  • Involvement in a variety of high-impact corporate and commercial matters.

If you're ready to take on a high-responsibility role within a dynamic organisation and meet the above criteria, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to R77 Elite Talent, your partner in exclusive legal career opportunities.

  Required Skills:

Corporate Governance Legal Research Operations Compliance Search Protection CRM Deals Templates Ownership Tax Analytical Skills Regulations Negotiation Research Business Microsoft Office Leadership Communication