Real Estate Junior Lawyer

Key Responsibilities

• Contract Support: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements including purchase, lease, financing, development, and construction contracts under supervision.
• Due Diligence Assistance: Support legal assessments on property acquisitions to identify risks and ensure compliance.
• Legal Guidance: Provide preliminary analysis and advice on legal obligations, potential liabilities, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Transaction Support: Aid in managing property closings and ensure documentation aligns with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams and liaise with senior lawyers, external counsel, and regulatory authorities as required.
• Industry Awareness: Keep up to date with changes in property and construction law and assist senior colleagues in providing guidance to the business.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Education: Law degree with a warrant to practice law in Malta.
• Experience: 1 year of experience in legal practice, ideally with exposure to real estate or construction matters.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of both Maltese and English is required.
• Communication Skills: Ability to clearly present legal information and ask relevant questions to senior colleagues.
• Interpersonal Skills: Willingness to learn, collaborate effectively, and build professional relationships.
• Technical Skills: Foundational drafting, analytical, and research capabilities related to property and construction law.
• Organisation: Ability to manage tasks efficiently and meet deadlines with guidance.
• Self-Motivated: Eager to learn, take initiative, and support senior team members.
• Problem-Solving: Open to identifying potential issues and contributing to practical solutions with supervision.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive base salary with performance-linked incentives.
• Working Hours: Standard office hours from 09:00 to 18:00, including a one-hour break and shorter hours on selected Fridays during the summer.
• Other Benefits: Support for professional development, including further studies, specialised training, and participation in international networks and industry events.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and progression within a dynamic and expanding legal team.