Legal Counsel - Tech & Corporate

About the role

Harbour Point Legal & Tech Advisors Ltd is a specialist boutique firm advising fast-growing tech companies, SaaS vendors and corporate groups operating from Malta and across the EU. We combine corporate transactional work, commercial contracting and regulatory advisory in a collaborative team that serves both local start-ups and established international clients.

The Legal Counsel will work closely with partners and cross-functional teams to draft and negotiate commercial and technology agreements, advise on corporate governance and assist with regulatory, privacy and IP matters. The role suits a pragmatic lawyer comfortable with commercial risk management and an appetite for hands-on work across diverse legal areas.

You will join a compact legal team that values clear communication, practical solutions and professional development. The position offers responsibility from day one, exposure to cross-border work, and opportunities to lead transactions and build lasting client relationships. Hybrid working and continued training support are provided to help balance client demands with personal development.

About Harbour Point Legal & Tech Advisors Ltd

A Malta-based legal advisory firm focused on technology and corporate clients. We support SaaS, fintech and scale-ups with contract work, compliance, corporate transactions and ongoing legal operations, serving both local and international businesses.

What you can expect

• Hybrid working with modern office on the Sliema/Gżira seafront
• Exposure to cross-border and high-growth tech clients
• Structured professional development and training budget
• Competitive remuneration and performance-related bonus

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, SaaS and technology contracts, NDAs, licensing and distribution arrangements
• Provide corporate advice including shareholder agreements, corporate governance, board minutes and transactional documentation
• Advise on data protection and privacy matters, liaising with external data protection advisors as needed
• Support regulatory and compliance queries relevant to clients’ sectors, coordinating with external counsel for multi-jurisdictional issues
• Manage legal risk assessments and provide pragmatic commercial guidance to business stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external law firms and advisors for specialised matters
• Prepare legal opinions, internal policies and client-facing templates and playbooks
• Assist with M&A due diligence and transactional support when required
• Maintain clear matter files, ensure fee-earning time recording and support business development efforts

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with Maltese practising qualification or equivalent EU qualification with eligibility to practise or to register in Malta
• Minimum 4–6 years post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, ideally with exposure to technology or SaaS clients
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology agreements
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance and transactional documentation
• Good understanding of data protection (GDPR) fundamentals and commercial privacy clauses
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in English; Maltese language skills advantageous
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple matters and communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders
• Eligible to work in Malta or entitled to obtain work authorisation (EU nationals preferred)

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover note outlining relevant experience and your notice period to the email below. Indicate your eligibility to work in Malta if applicable.