WasteServ through its Contractor - OZO Services is seeking to recruit a Lawyer.  

Position: Lawyer (Professional)

General Overview of Responsibilities  

• To perform all legal work that may be carried out by a practising lawyer in accordance with the standards of the profession. 
• Monitor legal risks in documentation and provide risk assessments. 
• Interpret local and/or EU law, court rulings, and regulations. 
• Conduct legal research and gather evidence as required. 
• Ensure that appropriate approvals are in place before documents are executed. 
• Hold meetings with individuals involved in assigned cases and provide legal advice. 
• Offer legal representation at arbitration or mediation hearings. 
• Draft and review company regulations and/or related documents as instructed by the CEO or their delegate. Manage regulatory and compliance-related services. 
• Offer legal representation to the Company in court proceedings on civil or criminal matters. 
• Perform the necessary preparatory work to produce evidence in court cases and to represent the Company in such cases as may be assigned. 
• Follow up after a court decision has been handed down or a settlement has been reached in relation to the Company, ensuring that all parties take action on what they have been committed or ordered to do. 
• Assist, when requested, in the vetting of tender documents and contracts. 
• Assist in contract negotiations and the conclusion of contracts and/or tenders as necessary. 
• Participate in negotiations on behalf of the Company. 
• Attend all mandatory training as required by the Company in order to fulfil the role while acquiring the relevant knowledge, skills, and techniques. 
• Perform any other duties assigned by the CEO and/or their designate. 
• Provide legal opinions on issues related to parliamentary questions concerning the Company.
  

• Applicants must hold a Doctor of Laws (LL.D.) or a Master’s in Advocacy.

Applicants should submit their CV together with a letter of application and a copy of the relevant qualifications on recruitment.ws@wsm.com.mt indicating the job title in the subject by not later than  02 December 2024.