Legal & Compliance Officer

About the role

A Legal & Compliance Officer is needed in Malta, working in a hybrid setup (3 days per week in the office) and reporting to the Chief Legal Officer. The role covers contract drafting and review, compliance policies and data protection, and liaison with local Corporate Services Providers.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, including NDAs, confidentiality agreements, data processing agreements, amendments, extensions and termination terms.
• Review, monitor and update compliance policies, procedures, manuals and checklists in line with Maltese regulatory developments, with an employment focus.
• Liaise with local Corporate Services Providers as needed.
• Draft and review legal documents such as employment contracts, intra-group agreements, board resolutions, shareholder meeting documentation and powers of attorney.
• Monitor the application and renewal of trademark and patent licenses across multiple countries.
• Deliver GDPR training to new joiners and monitor data protection issues.

Required profile

• 4+ years of hands-on experience in a legal, compliance or corporate services role.
• Proven experience handling immigration matters for third-country nationals.
• Deep working knowledge of GDPR and data protection compliance.
• Direct experience running office compliance, including employment documentation, corporate records and local legal processes.
• University degree and a compliance-related qualification.
• Nice to have: a law degree, knowledge of the Maltese employment and regulatory environment, and experience managing trademarks and patents across multiple jurisdictions.

Required skills

• Strong project management skills across multiple workstreams.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working alone or as part of a small legal team.

What we offer

• Private health insurance, wellness allowance and communication allowance.
• Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential support.
• Healthy lunch on Wednesdays and a calendar of social events.
• Employee discounts in restaurants and businesses.
• Extended second-parent leave policy.
• Dog-friendly office and private parking space.