Legal Officer

MeDirect is a Maltese digital bank, founded in 2004, with over 160,000 clients and operations in Malta and Belgium. We offer a wide range of financial services to both retail and corporate clients, including daily banking, savings, and corporate services.

We are always on the lookout for determined and hard-working individuals who are eager to take the next step in their career. At MeDirect, we strive to provide an exceptional employment experience, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation

Role Overview:

The Legal Officer will form part of the Vetting Team within the Legal Department, reporting directly to the Senior Legal Counsel. The role involves supporting the execution and administration of legal documentation, liaising with notaries and external stakeholders, and assisting with post-deed processes to help safeguard the Bank’s legal and security interests.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Appearing on behalf of the Bank on contracts of waivers, postponements, cancellations, and subrogations etc, both at our premises as well as offsite
• Managing post-deed procedures to ensure the bank’s security is in good order
• Ordering and checking of post deed Land Registry Certificates
• Liaising with Notaries regarding appointments, and chasing for submission of required continuations
• Overseeing succession duties
• Assisting the Legal Department with contracts, vetting and other legal tasks as required

Required knowledge, skills and experience: 

• Previous experience within banking or within a notarial setting in relation to the duties above would be considered an asset; however, junior legal trainees or recent graduates will also be considered
• Sound understanding of Maltese notarial legislation and civil law principles
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills, and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and English
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment