Legal Specialist/Executive (recruiting from Malta only)

We are looking to hire a bilingual (English and Spanish) Legal Specialist/Executive to support the Managing Director's legal office and the agency's legal affairs on a full-time basis. Provide all-encompassing legal support to the Managing Director in terms of his legal office and the agency's operations, with a focus on immigration and employment matters.

Manage and maintain the Managing Director's schedule in terms of legal appointments, including scheduling, preparation, organisation and participation where necessary. Track and manage all important deadlines, ensuring timely completion of tasks and submissions. Maintain an efficient and secure filing system for all physical and digital documents.

Keep an updated database of clients for the legal office, including contact details, case summaries and financial tracking. Filter, prioritise, and administer the legal office email and telephone interactions. This includes reviewing correspondence, drafting responses and flagging urgent messages for immediate attention as well as screening phone calls, taking detailed messages, and managing professional communications via online channels.

Prepare applications for immigration and employment permits as required. Research elements of Maltese and EU law related to immigration and employment and assist the Managing Director and colleagues in ensuring legal compliance in all aspects of the company’s operations.

Requirements

• University degree in Law or similar.
• Experience of at least 1-3 years in a similar role (in the recruitment or immigration industry in Malta would be an asset).
• Mastery of the written and spoken English (minimum B2 level) and Spanish language (at native level).
• Knowledge of the Portuguese language would be an asset.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to multi-task, be proactive and communicate diplomatically.
• The ability to analyse and summarise legal elements.

Benefits

A gross annual salary of 21k or above will be offered, depending on the level of the role, qualifications and experience. The Latino Agent is a licenced recruitment and temporary work/outsourcing agency. Established in Malta since 2018, The Latino Agent has built up an extensive network of clients and vacancies which we can proactively match with candidate profiles.

We are experts in labour migration and provide support in this process, whether relocating from abroad and seeking a first job in Malta or already in Malta looking for a better opportunity.