Legal Counsel
Inhouse, Food Industry, Malta
Do you want to expand your knowledge and exposure to contract & commercial legal matters beyond European shores, such as the US?
Do you have exposure to food regulations within Europe and you want to be part of a business that within 4 years expanded to over 40 countries globally?
Then you might like this job.
Who is our client?
In a nutshell, they connect suppliers and consumers in the catering/ food industry by providing European Standard Quality products globally, bridging the gap between price, quality, and delivery speed.
Since 2018, they have grown from an ambitious team of three entrepreneurs to over 200 people globally, and their products are distributed in over 40 countries worldwide.
What can you expect to find?
Even though the business has grown from its humble beginnings with three entrepreneurs setting to change the industry, it has not lost touch with its core commitment to quality and this translates to people within the business.
They create an environment where individuals can be their best selves, innovate and have their voices heard. Even when that voice is critical because only through critical observation and a solution-focused approach, progress is achieved.
What will you be doing?
As the first in-house legal counsel, you will work closely with external advisors in bridging the gap between outsourced legal work and its move in-house.
This won’t happen overnight, and you will have access to external counsel, but you will use your strong project management skills in transitioning from outsourced to in-house and your research and problem-solving skills in bridging the knowledge gap.
You will focus on the drafting and review of contracts, agreements, and legal briefs and make business recommendations related to legal matters, such as regulatory and licensing requirements in different jurisdictions, beyond Europe, such as the US and African markets.
What is your professional background?
- Minimum 3 years experience in drafting legal contracts & agreements ( whether in-house or practice side )
- Minimum 1-year hands-on exposure to legal matters within the European markets food industry (either in-house or practice side related to food regulations)
- Master’s degree or Equivalent in Law
- Full professional English proficiency: including practical experience in drafting contracts & agreements in English
Package: 45,000-55,000Euros annual, gross salary (subject to experience and qualification ) + private healthcare + training & professional development support + parking
Type: Full-time, indefinite role based in Smart City, Malta, with strong professional development prospects
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