Head of Legal

Are you a warranted lawyer with experience in senior legal roles?

If your answer is yes, then keep on reading!

GCS Malta is hiring a Head of Legal to join one of Malta’s leading financial institutions.
 

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all legal matters of the Bank and providing guidance to senior management and the Board 
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal documentation 
• Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and assessing operational impact 
• Identifying legal risks and implementing mitigation strategies 
• Managing and coordinating external legal counsel 
• Maintaining legal records, agreements, and correspondence 
• Supporting management committees and strategic decision-making with legal input 
• Leading and mentoring the Legal team in line with organisational objectives 
• Collaborating with Compliance, Risk, AML/FCC, and other control functions 
• Reporting legal and data protection matters to the CEO and Board 
• Providing legal interpretation and regulatory guidance across departments 
• Supporting governance processes and regulatory engagements 
• Liaising with regulators such as the Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA), European Central Bank (ECB), and Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit (FIAU) 

The ideal candidate should hold a Doctor of Laws (LLD) and be warranted to practise in Malta, with at least five years of experience in legal roles. A minimum of three years in a senior leadership position will be considered an advantage.

This role requires experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of legal documents, as well as proven experience engaging with regulators and/or authorities. A strong understanding of banking-related legal frameworks is essential.

Excellent leadership, communication, and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to proactively and effectively resolve issues.

What are you waiting for?