Senior Associate, Legal

It’s never been a more exciting time to join Vistra.  

At Vistra our purpose is progress. We believe that our clients have the power to change the world and to do great things for global progress, and we exist to remove the friction that comes from the complexity of global business – to help our clients achieve progress without friction. 

But progress only happens when people come together and take action. And we’re absolutely committed to building a culture where our people can do just that.  

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Senior Associate, Legal. Reporting to the Director – Marine & Aviation, this full-time and permanent position is based in Malta and offers regional coverage, allowing you to make a significant impact to our Private Wealth and its’ growth.

Key responsibilities:

• Assisting with legal assessment of commercial transactions, including the drafting and vetting of commercial agreements and ancillary documentation, preparing summaries of key terms and tracking the status of transactions as well as the performance of contractual terms, particularly related to the purchase and sale of vessels and aircraft and the financing thereof
• Advising and supporting the Company alike in their dealings with clients and third parties
• Being the main point of contact for all purchase and sale transactions and liaising with all stakeholders involved on the transaction including lawyers, financiers, advisors, family offices, shareholders and clients
• Drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, including minutes and written resolutions, memorandum & articles, proxies and similar documents
• Formation and dissolution of legal entities in Malta and possibly in other jurisdictions
• Assisting with corporate matters related to the management and administration of client entities
• Liaising with authorities in multiple jurisdictions as well as other professional services firms to support clients in all their requirements
• Managing an electronic and hardcopy filing system
• Conducting legal research on various topics as may be required by the Company from time to-time
• Undertaking other duties from time-to-time as the Company may reasonably require
• Keeping abreast of developments in local and international legislation and regulations vis-àvis the maritime and aviation sectors and other relevant laws
• Upholding Vistra’s values by promoting a culture of professionalism, teamwork and equality

Key requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with a warrant to practice law in Malta
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working in yachting and maritime law
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience working in corporate
• Proven track record of exceeding targets and in developing and maintaining a professional network
• Strong team-player with experience of working in a dynamic organisation and able to build bridges between the different stakeholders within the organisation
• Hands-on and with attention to detail. Also a positive attitude towards solving problems
• High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
• Strong communication, negotiation and persuasive skills
• Ability to think outside the box, to challenge the status quo, but to do so diplomatically and in a collaborative manner
• Culturally sensitive and experienced in dealing with multiple nationalities and business cultures
• Ability to deal with change and to take initiative

Join us! A powerful combination
It’s never been a more exciting time to join our organisation with over 9000 colleagues in 50+ jurisdictions across the globe. We’re seizing the opportunity to create a purpose-led organisation that will unlock significant value for our business, our clients, and our people.
 

If you are excited about working with us, we encourage you to apply or have a confidential chat with one of our Talent Acquisition team members. Our goal is to make this a great place to work where all our people can thrive. We hope you join us on this exciting journey!