Head of Legal

Location Malta
Discipline: Compliance, Legal
Contact name: Chris Sacco

Contact email: [email protected]
Job ref: 15472
Published: over 2 years ago
Our client, a well-established client within the financial services industry  is seeking to recruit a Head of Legal. Reporting directly to the Chief Compliance and Legal Officer, the Head of Legal will be responsible in managing, administering and overseeing the legal function within the credit operations of the Bank.
Duties include: 
  • Communication with relationship managers, clients and notaries in relation to the loans provided by Bank
  • Providing legal support to the relevant departments
  •  Cooperation in developing new products and expanding the Bank portfolio
  • collaboration with colleagues in various project groups; 
  • Preparation and review of the loan documentation, security documentation and other relevant documents, assistance with perfection of security and liaising with the public registers
  • assistance with preparation of drawdowns and supervising of fulfilment of various conditions precedent to drawdown
  • Representing the on the Maltese market as well as internationally.
Requirement: 
  • Candidates must hold a law degree
  • Great knowledge of Maltese law
  • Previous experience with banking law is considered an asset
  • Excellent English language capability
An attractive salary will be offered to the chosen candidate.