Legal Manager
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.
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