Corporate M&A Lawyer

PwC Malta provides industry focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 328,000 people in 152 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. Joining PwC Malta means joining this global network of firms.

A career opportunity has arisen for a Corporate / M&A (Merger and Acquisitions) Lawyer with a focus on corporate law to work within our growing team of professionals. The scope of this role is to assist, advise and work on a variety of corporate and commercial matters, with a major focus on Mergers and Acquisitions and other corporate transactions.PwC is a global brand and forms part of an international network of Firms, which is spread over various territories around the world. Any incoming lawyer would therefore have the chance to benefit from unlimited personal and professional growth opportunities, with the possibility of even working abroad or directly involved in work with foreign international firms. This is a big opportunity for any individual who is keen to obtain an unrivaled breadth of experience in such international corporate areas, which simply cannot be matched.

Your Mission

Your career with PwC is what you make it to be. You will be involved in various different local and international transactions. Your responsibilities will vary from day-to day, but these may largely include:

• Assisting and supporting a team of professionals, from different backgrounds, on numerous corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, transfer agreements and joint venture transactions;

• Assisting the Firm’s multinational clients with the planning and implementation of corporate restructurings;

• Assisting in due diligence exercises on target companies to identify potential risks, liabilities and legal issues;

• Reviewing commercial agreements and corporate documents;

• Assisting with managing corporate transactions;

• Maintaining good corporate governance and assisting with preparing any documentation required in this regard;

• Keeping abreast with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to corporate laws and competition law;

• Conducting timely and precise research into specific areas of Law.

About you

The successful candidate should:

• Hold a university degree in Law, with preference given to candidates having previous experience in corporate law and advising on similar transactions

• Be proficient and fluent in written and verbal English. Additional languages will be given value.

• Be organized and able to perform in demanding transactions

• Be career oriented and have an ambition to develop progressively within the Firm.

• Be able to work effectively within a team with the energy and time dedication which the profession demands

• Have a professional mindset and excellent communication skills.

• A postgraduate degree in law will be considered an asset.

Create your Future with us

At PwC we strive to solve important problems. By joining our Firm, you are joining a community of human-led and tech powered solvers that leads with the heart and lives by our values . Our focus is on helping you realize your full potential by providing you with a healthy working environment, a dedicated learning journey, as well as the required flexibility to achieve your desired work life balance.

Bring your whole self to PwC and discover how far you can go. This opportunity is ideal for you if you are eager to embark on a journey to invest in your career development and are also excited to collaborate with experts in the field. We have people from all walks of life, and we are committed to a world where everyone is seen and heard, so let’s re-imagine the possible together.

But that is not all! At PwC we provide various benefits such as:

• Continuous personal and professional growth through our Learning and Development Program

• A dedicated Career Coach assigned to you to focus on helping you set your career path and reach your personal and professional goals

• A Wellbeing Program, which includes an Employment Assistance Program, Nutritional Program and Fitness initiative

• Annual performance appraisals

• A dynamic, diverse and young environment

• An open door policy

• Regular social and sports activities