Responsibilities and Duties
• Assist in the negotiation and drafting of real estate and construction contracts;
• Provide legal advisory services to the clients of the firm on aspects of real estate, construction
and civil law;
• Provide legal services in connection with high profile transactions for developers, principals, contractors,
major subcontractors and leading consultants and advisors both locally and internationally;
• Work closely with a variety of other technical advisers on major projects in order understand and address
both legal and practical issues that arise in projects;
• Able to draft, review and advise on promise of sale agreements; contract of sale, lease agreements
and other related property issues;
• Work with team members and manage client relationships, under the supervision of the partners
of the firm responsible for the Real Estate and Construction practice areas;
• Assist with drafting and negotiation of contracts;
• Participate and assist in complex disputes relating to real estate transactions and construction disputes.
• Liaise with professional advisors and regulatory bodies;
• Conduct legal research on various points of law and providing consolidated legal opinions on queries;
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Experience
• Hold a Law degree from the University of Malta (Doctor of Laws or Master of Advocacy), with a warrant
to practice under Maltese law;
• Candidates with a a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role will be given preference;
• Detailed understanding of Maltese Civil Law and Commercial Law;
• Knowledge and detailed understanding of the FIDIC Books is an asset;
• Previous experience in arbitration or before the Maltese Courts will be considered an asset;
• Detailed knowledge of Maltese planning law is considered an asset;
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English;
• Be IT literate, with experience and good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other
major software applications.
Skillsets and requirements
• Deadline driven, with a proactive approach;
• Self-motiviated and deliver tasks with high attention to detail;
• Willing to follow training and focus on continuing professional development;
• Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills and the ability to perform under pressure;
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills;
• Excellent analytical and research skills;
• Strong drafting skills;
• Be ready to work well within a team in a friendly environment and collaborate as necessary with other
colleagues within the firm.