General Counsel (Relocation to Malta)

Please note: this role requires full relocation to Malta and is fully on-site in Luqa, Malta.

The company: Our client is a long-established international aviation group with over 40 years of market presence and operations across multiple jurisdictions. The organisation operates through a multi-entity structure with offices in various global locations and is currently continuing to expand its international footprint. The role: The General Counsel will lead the organisation's legal function, acting as a key advisor to the executive leadership team and overseeing legal matters across a multi-entity, international structure. The role combines strategic responsibility with hands-on involvement in complex cross-border legal issues, including corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters, while supporting business growth and ensuring effective risk management across the group's global operations. What the company offers: A senior leadership role within a long-established international aviation group, offering significant autonomy, executive-level exposure, and responsibility across a complex global structure. The position includes relocation support, an attractive package, and the opportunity to play a key role in a growing international organisation. Responsibilities: Lead and oversee the legal function, providing direction, mentorship, and professional development to the team. Design and implement legal strategies aligned with the organisation's overall business objectives. Advise senior leaders and executives on legal, regulatory, and risk-related matters to support critical business decisions. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, regulations, and industry standards across multiple jurisdictions. Provide clear, practical legal advice across a broad range of business areas. Draft, negotiate, and review complex international contracts, including joint ventures, partnerships, and other high-value commercial agreements. Establish, restructure, and manage corporate entities, maintaining strong governance both locally and internationally. Support business acquisitions, divestments, ownership structures, and registration requirements. Guide dispute resolution processes, including settlements, claims, litigation, and arbitration, while coordinating with external counsel and monitoring case progress. Oversee contract management processes, contribute to template development, streamline workflows, and strengthen the legal framework. Develop and enforce policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations, including sanctions and other compliance requirements. Requirements: Law degree, Bachelor's and/or Master's Experience in General Counsel role / Senior in-house legal counsel, ideally in an international setting managing teams in multiple countries. Expertise in corporate law and international contracts, with experience in complex commercial agreements, joint ventures, partnerships. Experience with the aviation / transportation / logistics industries is a strong advantage. Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills; able to assess risk and provide clear advice under uncertainty. Excellent communication and influencing ability; capable of engaging with senior leadership and stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. Proactive, adaptable, hands-on, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks/projects effectively.