An exciting opportunity has arisen within a legal firm, with an outstanding reputation for a Development & Construction Lawyer to join their team in Malta. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 4 years’ experience in a similar role and be Warranted to act as a Lawyer. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience for this role, GRS look forward to receiving your CV for this Malta based Development & Construction Lawyer role.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assist in the negotiation and drafting of development and construction related contracts
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Provide legal advisory services to the clients of the firm on aspects of development, ,construction and all phases of development in general
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Provide legal services in connection with high profile transactions for developers, principals, contractors, major subcontractors and leading consultants and advisors both locally and internationally
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Assist professionals in the development and construction industry including architects, project managers, site officers and others in relation to the execution of their duties and responsibilities
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Work closely with a variety of other technical advisers on major projects in order understand and address both legal and practical issues that arise in projects
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Work with team members and manage client relationships, under the supervision of the partners of the firm responsible for the Real Estate and Construction practice areas
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Assist with drafting and negotiation of contracts
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Participate and assist in complex disputes relating to construction related disputes.
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Liaise with professional advisors and regulatory bodies
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Conduct legal research on various points of law and providing consolidated legal opinions on queries
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Perform other duties as assigned or requested
CANDIDATE PROFILE
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Hold a Law degree from the University of Malta (Doctor of Laws or Master of Advocacy), with a warrant to practice under Maltese law
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Candidates with a minimum of 3-4 years’ experience in a similar role will be given preference.
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Detailed understanding of Maltese Civil Law and Commercial Law
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Knowledge and detailed understanding of the FIDIC Books is an asset
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Previous experience in arbitration or before the Maltese Courts will be considered an asset
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Detailed knowledge of Maltese planning law is considered an asset
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Have excellent written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English.
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Be IT literate, with experience and good working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other major software applications.
COMPANY BENEFITS
Due to the high volume of applications we receive at GRS Recruitment, only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
To apply for this position, please email your CV to Michelle Cooper,
michellec@grsrecruitment.com quoting the above job reference or call
+356 27780664 for further information.