Legal Counsel

We are seeking to recruit a Legal Counsel to join one of our clients.
The position will be based in Malta and will report to the board of directors.
The successful candidate will be responsible for: • Creating, implementing, administering and enforcing operational policies, procedures, guidelines and manuals in accordance with applicable laws and regulations; • Keeping abreast of developments in applicable laws and regulations; • Advising group stakeholders on mitigating legal and regulatory risks in all jurisdictions in which the companies operate in or from; • Managing regulatory reporting processes, coordinating regulatory audits and liaising with authorities; • Updating, implementing, monitoring, and enforcing customer/affiliate terms and conditions, and advising on any disputes; • Drafting, reviewing and negotiate contracts with suppliers; • Contract management; • Assisting with changes to the group’s corporate structure from time to time; • Advising on data protection and privacy matters and assisting the group’s DPO with the discharge of his responsibilities where required; • Supporting regulatory licensing applications; • Reviewing marketing-related material to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements; • Working in close collaboration with stakeholders within the business, including the finance department, C-level stakeholders and external counsels; • Managing external legal services; • Assisting with opening and closing of bank accounts.
Our ideal candidate should: • Be a lawyer with a 3-5 years’ post-qualification experience working in-house and/or within a reputable law firm; • Be a good project manager and an excellent communicator with proven interpersonal skills; • Show outstanding leadership skills to lead a dynamic team; • Be proficient in business English; • Have excellent drafting skills; • Be of the utmost integrity.
Working knowledge of the German language is desirable but not essential.