Senior Head Legal

Job Description

Company Introduction

Our client is a company that supports government-owned estates.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide legal and regulatory advice to the Company;
• Guide Senior Management on regulatory and compliance issues to ensure compliance with legal regulations;
• Draft and review legal documents;
• Participate in contract administration activities relating to contract negotiations and renewals;
• Ensure ongoing compliance with the Company's policy;
• Administer all aspects of all contracts entered with tenants;
• Represent the Company in court as necessary;
• Monitor and coordinate leal matters / cases to ensure their swift and effective resolution;
• Anticipate and prevent legal action against the Company by taking appropriate resource;
• Support the Contracts, Legal, Compliance, Enforcement and other Company Units on legal matters related to the business;
• Assist in the drafting of policies and procedures relevant to the work of the Department;
• Keep abreast of policies and changes in legislation;
• Ensure that the Company's requirements are compliant with legislation;
• Advise on State Aid and competition law;
• Attend meetings and briefings with tenants as well as with other Company personnel as necessary;
• Contribute towards the achievement of the objectives of the organisation;
• Prepare and present reports and other documentation in a timely and accurate manner to Senior Management as requested;
• Consult with CO and/or any other designated person in resolving issues and problems;
• Consult with CO and/or Legal Consultant and/or Chief Executive Officer when dealing with issues that are of a sensitive nature and/or of strategic importance;
• Perform any other duties related to the proper execution of the role as necessary, or other relevant duties as may be assigned.

Experience

• Be a qualified lawyer, with a warrant to practice under Maltese law;
• Possess a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification work experience;
• Previous experience in State Aid Law will be considered a plus.

Personal Skills

• Have excellent communication skills;
• Be attentive to detail;
• Be a team player.