Inhouse Junior Legal Counsel

Overview
Manpower is seeking to recruit an In-House Junior Legal Counsel to join our client's team.

The successful candidate will have an active role (commensurate to the applicants level of experience) in ensuring legal compliance and limiting risk exposure within the Groups operations and long-term business goals, primarily offering counsel on legal matters, and collaborating closely with stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with handling day-to-day legal or corporate matters across the Group;
• Offering legal advice on a broad range of legal matters affecting the Groups operations;
• Provide support in drafting, reviewing and negotiating various agreements;
• Communicate legal updates and their implications to management;
• Contribute to the development, review, and revision of company policies, procedures and practices to ensure ongoing legal compliance with Maltese and EU legislation;
• Assist in identifying, analysing and mitigating legal and regulatory risks across the Groups activities;
• Support compliance efforts, particularly in Data Protection matters;
• Monitor and stay abreast of legal developments, with particular focus on corporate and compliance obligations, promptly advising management of relevant developments;
• Perform company secretarial duties as required, including preparation, review, and timely filing of statutory documents, coordination and attendance of meetings, and drafting of minutes.

Requirements:

• Possession of an LL.B. (Hons)/LL.D./M.Adv. degree;#
• Possession of a Warrant to practice law in Malta;
• Proven working experience in a legal role;
• Overall broad legal knowledge;
• Self-driven and highly motivated;
• A professional mindset with sound judgement and attention detail;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organisational skills;
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team;
• Effective time management and ability to handle multiple tasks.

Job Info:

• Type of Contract: Indefinite 
• Salary: Depending on experience
• Benefits: Health Insurance | Performance Bonus
• Work Setting: Onsite
• Working Days: Monday to Friday
• Working Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
• Candidate location: Must be already living in Malta | or willing to relocate

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