Junior Lawyer

On behalf of our client, Manpower Malta is seeking to recruit a Junior Lawyer.

The selected candidate will support the legal, corporate, and compliance functions of the organisation on a variety of matters, with a particular focus on corporate services, employment law, and compliance. This role offers hands-on experience, direct involvement in ongoing legal matters, and the opportunity to grow within a dynamic and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on corporate, commercial, employment, compliance, and regulatory matters.
• Assist with the drafting, review, negotiation, and maintenance of legal, corporate, and transactional documentation.
• Support corporate services activities, including company incorporations, corporate restructurings, statutory filings, maintenance of company records, and ongoing corporate administration.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including the preparation of board minutes, shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and other corporate documents.
• Advise on employment law matters, including employment agreements, HR policies, disciplinary procedures, termination procedures, and regulatory obligations.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, reports, summaries, and internal memoranda.
• Support compliance and regulatory reviews, including AML/CFT documentation, due diligence processes, and internal compliance procedures.
• Assist in identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal and regulatory risks.
• Liaise with clients, regulatory authorities, external legal counsel, and other stakeholders on legal, corporate, and compliance matters.
• Support litigation and dispute resolution matters, including the preparation of legal documentation and coordination with external parties where required.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments in Malta and the EU and provide updates on their potential impact on the business and its clients.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal, corporate, and compliance processes and procedures.

Requirements

• Degree in Law and warrant to practise in Malta.
• Fluency in Maltese and English, both written and spoken.
• Minimum of 1 year PQE in corporate and commercial law.
• Experience in corporate services, compliance, employment law, yachting, aviation, or other regulated sectors will be considered an asset.
• Sound understanding of Maltese corporate and employment legislation and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Professional, proactive, and client-oriented approach.

What We Offer

• Exposure to a broad range of legal, corporate, employment, and compliance matters.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Direct involvement in client-facing and strategic legal projects.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.