Corporate & Commercial Lawyer / Legal Counsel
Job Description:
R77 Global is seeking a commercially minded lawyer for a Malta-based professional services firm serving local and international clients. The firm provides corporate, accounting, legal, tax and HR services.
This is an opportunity to advise on a varied range of corporate and commercial matters while working closely with colleagues across legal, tax, corporate services and HR.
The role
You will:
- Advise clients on Maltese corporate and commercial law, corporate structures, governance and related regulatory matters.
- Manage company formations, corporate changes, restructurings, liquidations and dissolutions.
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, transaction documents and corporate documentation.
- Prepare legal opinions and clear written advice on complex matters.
- Advise on Maltese tax considerations arising from corporate structures and transactions, working with tax colleagues where appropriate.
- Liaise with authorities, registries, notaries and external professional advisers.
- Support clients on employment law and related HR matters, AML/KYC, GDPR and other compliance requirements.
- Monitor relevant legal, regulatory and tax developments and advise clients and colleagues on their practical impact.
- Handle client matters with care, sound judgement and appropriate confidentiality.
What you'll need
- A degree in Law.
- A valid Maltese Advocate's Warrant to practise law in Malta. This is a mandatory requirement.
- At least three years' hands-on experience advising on Maltese corporate and commercial law, including company formations, corporate governance and related procedures.
- Strong legal drafting skills in English. Fluency in Maltese is strongly preferred.
- Current residence in Malta and availability to work on-site.
- Eligibility to work in Malta.
- A professional, detail-oriented approach and a strong commitment to confidentiality and ethical standards.
Experience that would be an advantage
- Knowledge or experience in Maltese taxation or international tax.
- Experience with AML/KYC, GDPR, immigration or employment law.
- Experience with restructurings, liquidations or dissolutions.
- Background in corporate services or advising an international client base.
What's on offer
- A professional, multidisciplinary working environment.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of local and international clients.
- Long-term career development opportunities.
- A competitive remuneration package based on experience.
To express your interest, apply through R77 Global.
Required Skills:
Express Eligibility HR Support Development Structures Compliance Tax Confidentiality Availability Accounting Documentation English