Commercial & Employment Lawyer

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contract Drafting: Prepare, review and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, ensuring legal accuracy while protecting clients' commercial interests.
• Employment Law Advisory: Provide practical legal guidance on employment-related matters, including contracts of employment, workplace procedures, disciplinary and grievance matters, employee relations, redundancies, terminations and compliance with employment legislation.
• Employment Dispute Management: Support clients throughout employment disputes by providing strategic advice, assisting with negotiations and settlements, and representing or supporting proceedings where required.
• Legal Research: Conduct detailed legal research and interpret legislation, case law and regulatory developments to support client advice and legal opinions.
• Commercial and Corporate Support: Collaborate with partners and senior legal professionals on corporate and commercial matters, contributing to complex transactions and advisory work.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Education: A recognised legal qualification together with a warrant to practise law in Malta.
• Experience: Previous experience in commercial contract drafting and employment law is essential. Exposure to corporate and commercial legal matters is expected, while experience handling employment disputes or Industrial Tribunal proceedings would be considered an advantage.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of both Maltese and English is required to succeed in this role. 
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal matters clearly and prepare high-quality legal documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Able to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues while working effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Technical Skills: Sound knowledge of commercial, corporate and employment law principles, together with excellent legal drafting, analytical and research abilities.
• Organisation: Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritise workloads and consistently meet deadlines.
• Self-Motivated: A proactive professional who takes ownership of responsibilities and is committed to delivering high standards of client service.
• Problem-Solving: Capable of evaluating complex legal issues, identifying practical solutions and providing commercially focused advice.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Working Hours: Standard office hours from 09:00 to 18:00, including a one-hour break, with reduced working hours on selected Fridays during the summer period.
• Other Benefits: Ongoing support for professional development through further education assistance, specialist training programmes, and opportunities to participate in international legal networks and industry events.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding company.