Senior Legal Associate (Maritime)

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client is a leading organisation in corporate services, trustees and fiduciaries.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist with legal assessment of commercial transactions;
• Draft and vet commercial agreements and ancillary documentation and prepare summaries of key terms;
• Track transaction status and contractual performance;
• Focus on purchase and sale of vessels and aircraft and financing aspects;
• Advise and support the Company in dealings with clients and third parties;
• Act as the main point of contact for purchase and sale transactions;
• Liaise with all stakeholders involved in transactions;
• Draft and review corporate governance documents;
• Manage formation and dissolution of legal entities;
• Assist with corporate matters for client entities;
• Liaise with authorities and professional services firms across jurisdictions;
• Support clients with their requirements;
• Manage electronic and hardcopy filing systems;
• Conduct legal research as needed;
• Stay updated on local and international legislation;
• Undertake additional duties as required by the Company.

Experience

• Be a Qualified lawyer with a warrant to practice law in Malta;
• Possess a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working in yachting and maritime law;
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working in corporate;
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and in developing and maintaining a professional network.

Personal Skills

• Strong team-player with experience of working in a dynamic organisation and able to build bridges between the different stakeholders within the organisation;
• Hands-on and with attention to detail;
• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality;
• Strong communication, negotiation and persuasive skills;
• Ability to think outside the box, to challenge the status quo, but to do so diplomatically and in a collaborative manner;
• Culturally sensitive and experienced in dealing with multiple nationalities and business cultures;
• Ability to deal with change and to take initiative.