Legal Counsel (Corporate)

About the role

Valletta Corporate Legal Services Ltd is a mid-sized corporate and advisory firm serving local and international clients across corporate services, financial services and tech-enabled sectors. We offer pragmatic legal advice and company secretarial support to a varied client base including holding companies, trading entities and international groups.

The Legal Counsel (Corporate) will work within a small legal team and report to the Head of Legal. The role involves advising on Maltese company law and corporate governance, preparing and reviewing commercial agreements, managing company secretarial matters, coordinating M&A due diligence and liaising with external counsel and regulatory contacts when needed. The position suits a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys hands-on transaction work and client-facing responsibilities.

This role provides exposure to cross-border transactions, international client portfolios and the chance to develop sector-specialist knowledge (e.g. iGaming, financial services). We offer a collaborative environment, ongoing professional development and hybrid working flexibility for the right candidate.

About Valletta Corporate Legal Services Ltd

A Malta-based corporate and advisory practice that supports international and domestic clients with corporate law, company secretarial services, regulatory compliance and transactional matters. The firm is known for practical legal solutions and a client-facing, commercial approach.

What you can expect

• Hybrid work model with a modern office in Valletta
• Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
• Professional development budget and study leave support
• Exposure to international corporate transactions and varied sectors

Key responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on Maltese company law, corporate governance and fiduciary duties
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, shareholder agreements and board resolutions
• Manage and maintain company secretarial records, filings and statutory registers
• Support M&A activity including due diligence, drafting transactional documents and coordinating closings
• Liaise with external counsel, auditors and regulatory bodies as required
• Prepare board pack materials, minute meetings and advise boards on compliance matters
• Conduct legal research on cross-border corporate matters and advise on regulatory implications
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal legal templates and processes

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with admission to the Maltese bar or an EU/UK law qualification plus equivalent experience (proof of ability to practice or work in Malta required)
• Minimum 4+ years' post-qualification experience in corporate law, in-house or in a reputable law firm
• Strong experience with company secretarial duties, corporate governance and transactional work
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills in English; Maltese language skills an advantage
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a small-team environment
• High level of professional ethics, attention to detail and client-service orientation
• Proficient with MS Office; comfortable using document management and e-filing systems

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter outlining relevant experience and notice period to the email below, quoting the job title in the subject line.