APS.93.24 - Legal Advisor

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Legal Advisor – Legal Services

LEVEL/BAND: MM22

DEPARTMENT: Legal

DIRECT REPORT (JOB TITLE): Head of Legal

Overall Purpose of the Position

The Junior Legal Advisor shall provide assistance in the undertaking of legal duties on behalf of the Bank. These include:

• To act as the Bank’s legal counsel by providing legal advice, also interpreting laws, regulations, rulings and judgements;
• Carries out research, analyses and provides feedback on legal matters as instructed by the Bank from time to time.

Operational Responsibilities

• To act as in-house counsel, provide legal advice, draft legal documentation, and carry out legal research as required;
• To be actively involved and participate in the Department’s / cross-Departmental projects, providing feedback on behalf of the Unit and proposing legal solutions as required;
• To view, advise on and/or draft guidelines and procedures as required by the Department/other Departments;
• To update and maintain a Contract Management System;
• Exceptionally to perform responsibilities in any other Unit which falls within the remit of the Department.

General Responsibilities

• To submit any reports and/or supervise any projects and activities as may be directed from time to time;
• To ensure compliance with Bank’s policies, guidelines and underlying procedures at all times;
• To assist his/her superior in the preparation of the unit’s business plan and underlying budgets;
• To ensure a high quality/standard of work and service throughout;
• To perform standard office procedures;
• To attend/give training as requested and perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills & Competencies

Mandatory

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Be reliable, organised, meticulous and prepared to work under pressure.
• Be a team player while still being able to work independently when needed.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting and interpersonal skills.
• Committed to self-development and enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
• Be computer literate and conversant in MS Office applications.

Experience

• In possession of law degree with a warrant to practice the profession in Malta.

Desirable

Experience

• Preferably three years experience as a legal advisor.