Junior Lawyer

Junior Lawyer

One of our clients is looking for a highly motivated and experienced person to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of employment law, HR administration, HR compliance, and company policies and procedures. Responsible for a variety of tasks with a strong focus on employment law.

Main responsibilities:

• Manage judicial proceedings in the field of employment law
• Manage disciplinary proceedings against employees
• Support in the management of inspections relating to personnel, carried out by external entities
• Provide legal advice to the company on employment law matters
• Manage, prepare, and verify the correctness and completeness of mandatory and/or necessary documents relating to the employment relationships of employees
• Draft employment contracts and contractual updates
• Perform HR compliance activities
• Oversee the work permits process
• Support the direct superior in the management of requests for acquisition of video surveillance images
• Maintain up-to-date reports
• Ensure the correct filing of documentation
• Develop company policies and procedures
• Train company staff on subjects within their area of expertise
• Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in employment law

Job Requirements: 

• Degree in Law (Maltese university)
• Previous experience working in a structured HR Department would be considered an asset
• Strong understanding of employment law, HR compliance, and company policies and procedures
• Excellent command of English both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Italian would be considered an asset
• Have a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications especially Excel
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and team-oriented
• Strong work ethic
• Meticulous attention to detail