Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel Location: Malta Salary: €45,000-€60,000 per annum Working Arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home The Opportunity We are looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel / Commercial Legal Specialist to join its growing team. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you will provide practical legal advice across a broad range of day-to-day commercial matters, helping the business manage legal risks and maintain compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies. This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional with strong commercial contract experience who is looking to take ownership of legal processes, contribute to strategic projects and help develop the legal function within a growing organisation. You will play an important role in improving legal operations, strengthening governance frameworks and identifying opportunities to make legal services more efficient through process improvement and technology. Your Responsibilities Manage the full contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, executing, renewing and terminating commercial agreements. Develop, implement and maintain legal processes, policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Identify opportunities to streamline legal operations through process redesign, automation and technology. Maintain contract repositories and ensure appropriate governance and document management standards. Coordinate legal, regulatory and compliance transformation projects across the organisation. Research and assess legal risks associated with business decisions and operational activities, providing practical recommendations. Oversee contract execution using electronic signature platforms. Assist with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) checks when required. Review and update standard commercial contract templates and internal legal documentation. Monitor emerging legal issues and provide proactive advice to relevant stakeholders. Support the continuous improvement and scalability of the Legal function. Requirements A law degree from an accredited institution. Previous legal experience, gained within a law firm or an in-house legal team. Strong knowledge of commercial law and experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial contracts. Experience working within telecommunications, e-commerce, information technology, software or other technology-related industries would be advantageous. Understanding of data protection legislation and legal compliance requirements. Experience developing legal processes, policies or governance frameworks would be beneficial. Knowledge of AML and KYC requirements is an advantage but is not essential. A legal practising warrant is desirable but not required. Key Skills and Attributes Commercially focused with a strategic mindset and a hands-on approach. Able to take ownership of projects and deliver results independently. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Confident handling sensitive and confidential information. Comfortable working under pressure and managing competing priorities. Proactive in identifying opportunities to improve processes and introduce efficiencies. A collaborative team player with the ability to build effective relationships across the business. Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Whats On Offer We value collaboration, diversity and professional development, providing an environment where employees can grow their careers while working alongside talented professionals. Benefits include: Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. Competitive annual salary of €(phone number removed). Career progression and development opportunities. Health insurance and life insurance. Discounts on additional insurance policies. Corporate discount app. Employee wellness allowance. Weekly team lunches, fresh fruit and snacks. Team-building activities and company events. Casual dress code. Interested If you are a commercially minded legal professional looking for your next opportunity to make an impact, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more about joining and helping shape the future of its Legal function. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement