Job Description

Our client, a Corporate Service Provider is looking to hire a Director of Legal.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy

• Contribute to the formulation of strategic and policy direction for the Legal Services business unit.
• Ensure that strategies, execution plans, operational metrics, policies, and tools are in place to achieve business unit objectives successfully.

Operations

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, responding promptly to and anticipating their needs, providing progress updates, and maintaining regular communication.
• Take full responsibility for project delivery and client portfolio management.
• Review, draft, and approve agreements and other legal documents to ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Ensure assignments are completed within agreed budgets and communicate any overruns to clients and partners.
• Plan staff assignments to provide a balanced spread of experience across the team.
• Liaise with other departments to deliver legal engagements, assessments, and opinions on various business matters.
• Direct and assign work to team members on client engagements, review deliverables, and mentor junior staff.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues in the Legal Department.
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities, working with Executive Management to develop them.
• Support the growth and development of the Legal Services function.
• Participate in preparing proposals for new engagements.
• Build and maintain senior-level client relationships and ensure client confidence in the firm’s services.
• Act as a liaison between clients and other specialist service groups.
• Consult with colleagues and Partners on technical and risk-related matters.
• Ensure adherence to the firm’s quality control procedures.
• Provide in-house counsel to Executive Management to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, within the scope of professional competence.

Business Growth

• Continuously evaluate the service portfolio to identify gaps and potential new service offerings.
• Promote the firm’s services and actively cross-sell complementary offerings.
• Drive the growth and development of the Legal Services business unit, strengthening existing lines and expanding into new areas.
• Stay informed about industry trends to identify opportunities for expansion.
• Represent the firm at events, conferences, and networking functions, acting as a brand ambassador.

People Management

• Partner with leadership to attract and retain top legal talent, ensuring optimal staffing and utilisation of team members.
• Provide constructive, on-the-job feedback and coaching.
• Foster an inclusive, innovative, and team-oriented work culture.
• Mentor and coach staff, supporting professional growth and knowledge sharing.
• Identify and arrange appropriate professional training opportunities.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and goal-setting meetings in line with company policy.

Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Fully qualified lawyer with a warrant to practise under Maltese law.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in a similar role.

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