About This Job
The Foundation for Medical Services is seeking to recruit Legal Manager to join its team.
Jobsplus Permit Number: 176/2025
Job Description
Title: Legal Manager
Reports to: Head of Legal / FMS CEO and/or his/her named delegate/s
Main Objectives of the position
The Legal Manager will oversee legal matters and provide comprehensive legal advice to the Human Resources, Administration, Finance, and Health & Safety departments. This role requires close collaboration with the Head of Legal and focuses on ensuring compliance, managing legal risks, and supporting administrative functions related to these areas.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide expert legal advice and support to the HR, Administration, Finance, and Health & Safety departments.
• Draft and review employment contracts, administrative agreements, and other related legal documents.
• Manage legal issues concerning corporate matters, safety, security, and employment regulations.
• Anticipate and address potential legal risks across relevant departments.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies in all HR, administrative, and financial operations.
• Represent the organization in legal proceedings related to employment, administration, or safety issues.
• Prepare legal opinions, letters, agreements, and judicial acts as required.
• Liaise with governmental authorities and regulatory bodies on compliance matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft reports or memos for the Board of Directors and management.
• Train and educate department stakeholders on compliance, legal, and data protection requirements.
• Maintain and update secure documentation of all legal and regulatory matters.
• Monitor and communicate updates in relevant legislation and policies.
• Perform other legal duties as assigned by the Head of Legal.
Key Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of employment law, administrative regulations, and health & safety legal frameworks.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
Qualifications and Experience
• In possession of a Doctor of Laws (LLD) qualification or a master’s in advocacy
• A warrant to practice as an advocate in Malta
Other skills and competencies assessed during interview;
• Ownership, leadership skills and strategic thinking method.
• Communication skills.
• Must possess excellent organisational and planning skills;
• Must have good time management skills;
• Must be self-motivated with a professional and positive approach.
Type of Contract and Salary Range:
• Contract Type: Indefinite contract with 12 months probationary period
• Salary: An attractive salary package including allowances and performance bonus is being offered with this position
Interested persons are to submit their application together with the below documents:
• Application Letter
• An updated C.V.
• Two reference letters from previous employers
• Police Conduct Certificate (obtained within the last six months)
• Copy of the relevant qualification certificates. (Applicants in possession of a foreign qualification need to submit a recognition statement from the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre)
Interested persons are to submit their application to The Head of Human Resources,
Foundation for Medical Services, Gattard House, 3rd Floor, National Road, Blata l-Bajda HMR 9010 or via email on [email protected]
Applications should reach the HR Department by not later than 24th August 2025.