Commercial Lawyer (FinTech & Payments).

On behalf of our client, Manpower Malta is seeking to recruit a Commercial Lawyer (FinTech & Payments).

Our client is a dynamic international organisation operating within the financial technology and digital payments sector. Due to continued growth and expansion, they are seeking a commercially focused Lawyer to join their Legal Department. The successful candidate will act as a trusted advisor to senior management and business stakeholders, providing strategic legal guidance across commercial, regulatory, corporate, compliance, technology, and data protection matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory, and compliance matters.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of legal agreements and corporate documents.
• Advise stakeholders on commercial contracts, technology agreements, software licensing, data protection, and corporate governance matters.
• Support business growth initiatives, international expansion projects, and strategic transactions.
• Ensure that business operations remain compliant with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards across multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide practical recommendations to mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors and counsel on corporate, regulatory, and dispute-related matters.
• Assist with corporate filings, governance requirements, and legal administration activities.
• Promote legal awareness and best practices throughout the organisation.
• Undertake additional legal and compliance responsibilities as required.

Areas of Legal Support

The successful candidate will provide advice and assistance in relation to:

• Commercial agreements and business contracts
• Employment-related agreements
• Consultancy and contractor agreements
• Corporate governance and corporate structuring matters
• Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
• Software licence, maintenance, and support agreements
• Data processing and data protection agreements
• Supplier and procurement contracts
• Escrow and third-party service arrangements
• Managed services agreements
• Regulatory compliance obligations
• Mergers, acquisitions, and strategic business transactions

Requirements

• Fully qualified Lawyer with excellent academic credentials and a strong professional standing.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of post-qualification experience gained within a reputable commercial law firm or an in-house legal environment.
• Solid understanding of commercial, corporate, technology, and regulatory legal matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial mindset with the ability to deliver practical legal solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in an additional European language will be considered an asset.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a team.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the fintech, payments, financial services, technology, or software sectors will be considered an asset.
• Exposure to data protection, ESG, insurance-related matters, and international corporate structures would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a growing international organisation at the forefront of innovation.
• Exposure to complex cross-border legal and commercial matters.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience and qualifications.