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MEDirect

Legal Counsel

MEDirect

. Provide legal support and guidance on banking, commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters .

Posted 10/24/2026full-timeTas-Sliema • MaltaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal support on banking, commercial, and regulatory matters, with strong capabilities in drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on data protection and intellectual property rights, and conducting legal research. Proven ability to deliver practical legal advice while managing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

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Qualified LawyerData Protection LawIntellectual Property LawContract DraftingLegal Research

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Hard Skills
Contract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceCorporate GovernanceLegal DocumentationPrivacy LawTechnology ContractsRisk AssessmentLegal Opinion PreparationCommercial AgreementsStakeholder Management
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationTeam Collaboration
Certifications & Qualifications
Valid Practising Warrant
Industry Keywords
Financial ServicesBankingRegulated IndustryGDPRInformation Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide legal support and guidance on banking, commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on contracts, agreements, outsourcing arrangements, policies, and legal documentation
  • Advise on corporate governance, board and committee documentation, corporate authorities, powers of attorney, and statutory and regulatory submissions
  • Provide advice on data protection, privacy, and GDPR-related matters
  • Review and update privacy notices, statements, internal data protection policies, procedures, and related documentation
  • Advise on protection and management of intellectual property rights, including trademarks, trade secrets, copyright, domain names, and branding
  • Review marketing materials, brand campaigns, digital content, publications, and external communications
  • Identify, assess, and escalate legal and contractual risks and recommend mitigation or remediation
  • Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the Bank
  • Draft, review, and negotiate technology contracts, including software licensing, SaaS, cloud service, and technology procurement agreements
  • Collaborate with business units and stakeholders to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice
  • Contribute to legal risk management initiatives and improve legal processes and documentation
  • Assist with disputes, complaints, pre-litigation matters, and liaison with external legal counsel
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions, memoranda, risk assessments, and internal legal documentation
  • Undertake other duties and projects assigned by the General Counsel

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Qualified Lawyer in Malta or another EU jurisdiction holding a valid practising warrant
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' post-qualification experience in legal practice, financial services, banking, or another regulated industry
  • Strong knowledge of data protection and privacy laws, intellectual property and technology law
  • Sound understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory legal principles
  • Experience reviewing and drafting commercial agreements and legal documentation
  • Previous experience within a financial institution, regulated entity, or reputable law firm considered an asset
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and legal research skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities
  • Ability to provide clear, practical, and business-oriented legal advice
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Familiarity with data protection, privacy, and information governance principles considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Exceptional employment experience
  • Growth opportunities
  • Collaboration and innovation