Head of Legal

An established and growing firm is currently seeking to appoint a Head of Legal to lead its legal function and oversee a diverse portfolio of both local and international clients. This is a senior leadership role ideal for a commercially minded, detail-driven legal professional with strong regulatory and corporate experience.

You will be joining a dynamic and professional team, working across industries such as iGaming, crypto, and corporate advisory, with significant client exposure and scope for influence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate the legal team to ensure a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Provide sound legal advice on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, both internally and to external clients.
• Supervise the quality of legal documentation prepared by team members, ensuring adherence to the firms internal standards.
• Allocate legal tasks across client engagements to ensure efficient and timely delivery.
• Act as liaison with external counsel, regulatory bodies, clients, and other departments as needed.
• Oversee the progress of legal projects, monitoring deadlines, budgets, and reporting developments to partners and clients.
• Identify new business opportunities within the legal services division and contribute to strategic growth plans.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships, becoming a key point of contact on legal matters.
• Support senior management with legal insight and ad hoc advisory work.

Requirements:

• Warranted lawyer qualified to practise in Malta.
• At least 5 years' experience in a legal or corporate services environment.
• Strong background in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Maltese.
• Proven leadership ability and confidence in managing both people and client relationships.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Team player with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

What's on Offer:

• A competitive salary and performance bonus
• Company discount card
• 50% gym membership reimbursement
• Health insurance.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Supportive, forward-thinking team environment within a modern workspace.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a legal function with real impact, perfect for a professional ready to take ownership of a key leadership role in a fast-paced, client-facing setting.