Legal Officer/Corporate Administrator

Location Malta
Discipline: Compliance, Corporate Services, Legal
Contact name: Ricoh Davids

Contact email: [email protected]
Job ref: 15515
Published: about 2 years ago
Our client, an authority in the corporate services and trust industry is seeking to recruit a Legal Officer/Corporate Administrator to join their legal team.

Responsibilities:
  • Performing all aspects of company and trust administration for a portfolio of clients;
  • Assisting with client on-boarding in line with internal policies and procedures;
  • Collecting and verifying due diligence conducted as part of know your client procedures;
  • Dealing with incorporations, amalgamations, re-domiciliation’s, liquidations and dissolutions;
  • Preparing documents in relation to transactions, including minutes and resolutions;
  • Preparing and filing of statutory forms and reports in a timely manner;
  • Maintaining up-to-date company and trust records, including due diligence documents;
  • Maintaining an organised and structured filing system;
  • Liaising with clients and various third-party service providers and authorities such as Transport Malta, the Malta Business Registry, etc.;
  • Attending to clients’ queries including meetings;
  • Assisting in bank accounts opening process.
Skills Required:
  • At least 2 years experience within a similar role (ideally within Corporate field, services/trustees and/or marine and shipping sector) would be considered an asset;
  • For the role of corporate administrator - hold a qualification in a relevant field;
  • For the role of legal officer – hold a University of Malta Law Degree (or equivalent).
  • Good command of the English language and good communication skills;
  • Proactive and hard-working individual with a meticulous approach to work;
  • Good time management skills, well developed interpersonal and organisational skills and an eye for detail;
  • A team player, willing to learn and have a hardworking and flexible approach to work;
  • Knowledge and good use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel and Outlook.
The successful candidate will benefit from:
  • An attractive opportunity to develop their legal skills, under the supervision of a Senior Legal Officer, within the framework of an international organization.
  • An attractive remuneration package (salary depending on  experience and qualification).