Career opportunities

Lawyers

If you are a lawyer with previous experience and a sound academic background looking for a new challenge in a top-tier law firm, we may have the right opportunity for you.

We are always looking out for talented lawyers who want to further advance their skills and knowledge to become part of a leading team and contribute to its continuous growth.

Other advisors

If you specialise in insurance, tax or financial services and you're looking for an opportunity to work within a fast-paced legal environment, you have landed on the right page.

We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who want to work alongside lawyers and further develop their specialism to contribute to the firm’s overall success.

We want to hear from candidates with a positive attitude, who are able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, while demonstrating great teamwork, effective communication skills and a result-focused approach.

Current openings

  • Legal

    Dispute Resolution Lawyer

    Our law firm has a substantial local and international client base and a predominantly commercial practice. We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team in order to continue addressing our clients’ needs effectively and to strengthen our resources. We are interested in hearing from lawyers in possession of a warrant to practice law in Malta with two to three years’ experience in commercial dispute resolution to support the team in a broad range of work. The successful candidate will, amongst other qualities, have a sound academic preparation, a positive attitude, be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, be a team-player with a collaborative working style, results-focused, and able to communicate confidently and effectively. Although not essential, possession of a masters’ degree in a related field will be looked upon favourably. Remuneration will be commensurate with experience. Applicants are required to send an email to cfarrugia@ganado.com together with a detailed CV and covering letter. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

    Malta

  • Legal

    Junior Advocates

    We are interested in hearing from law students who have completed or are in the process of completing their Master of Advocacy. Our law firm has a substantial local and international client base and a predominantly corporate and commercial practice with a focus on financial services, shipping and corporate law.  In order to continue addressing our clients’ needs in the best manner possible and to strengthen our resources, we are seeking the services of motivated individuals to join our team. Amongst other qualities, we expect applicants to have a sound academic preparation, a positive attitude, the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, a collaborative working style, the ability to communicate confidently and effectively, a sense of commercial awareness and a commitment to a career in law. Applicants are required to send a detailed CV, covering letter and academic transcripts. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

    Malta

  • Other

    Corporate Services Officer

    We are looking for a person to join our team supporting the firm’s clients in corporate services.  The person should have a sound knowledge of corporate matters and related registry procedures and will be expected to guide the Boards of regulated entities on such matters.  The candidate should possess diplomacy, good organisational and time management skills and be proficient in secretarial, interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills. Responsibilities:

    • report to the chairman and often liaise with board members
    • organise and prepare agendas and papers for board meetings, committees and annual general meetings (AGMs)
    • take minutes, draft resolutions, and lodge required forms and annual returns with the Registry of Companies
    • follow up on actions from meetings
    • oversee policies, making sure they are kept up to date and referred to the appropriate committee for approval
    • maintain statutory books, including registers of members, directors and secretaries
    • contribute to meeting discussions as and when required, and advise members of the legal, governance implications of proposed policies
    • monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment and take appropriate action
    • liaise with external advisers, such as auditors
    Qualifications - Candidates should preferably hold a professional qualification or formal training in a relevant area of study and at least 3 years' experience in a similar role. All applications will be treated in strict confidence.

    Malta

  • Advisory

    Regulatory Advisor

    We are looking for a mature, experienced person to perform the role of a regulatory advisor and form part of a team of lawyers and regulatory advisors dedicated to the insurance and pensions clients of Ganado Advocates.  A suitable candidate for this role is a compliance professional who is comfortable in a fast-paced growth environment and is well-versed in regulatory guidelines and best practices for authorised entities in the insurance and/or pensions sector.  The role involves assisting and advising clients to be compliant with the applicable legislation and acting as a link between the clients and the Malta Financial Services Authority.  The selected candidate will be expected to keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidance.

    Responsibilities:

    Assisting clients in regulatory processes such as:

    • Obtaining or extending a Licence
    • Passporting by services or establishment
    • Portfolio transfers/ Mergers & Acquisitions/ Re- domiciliations
    • Supporting of or provision of Compliance Officer duties
    • Developing required governance/compliance-related documentation, including policies and procedures manuals
    • Performing of gap analyses and compliance assessments
    • Reviewing or drafting of compliance reports
    • Provision of compliance training

    Qualifications & experience:

    Candidates should preferably:
    • hold a legal or financial services qualification from a reputable professional or tertiary education institution; and
    • have at least 5 years' experience in providing advice and/or compliance support to insurance and/or pension clients; or.
    • have at least 5 years' experience in the financial services industry, preferably in a compliance-related role.

    Malta