Employment Law Senior Associate | Malta

GVZH Advocates is looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Associate to join our team. You will report directly to a Partner. This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who wants to take on complex, high-profile employment matters, build lasting client relationships, and help develop the next generation of lawyers at the firm.

About the Role

As a Senior Associate, you will give practical, strategic advice to a varied client base across the full range of employment law matters. You will represent clients before the Industrial Tribunal and the Courts, lead business development initiatives, and work closely with the partners on the team's most demanding work.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of employment and related legal issues.
• Draft, review and negotiate contracts, including employment contracts.
• Advise on disciplinary matters, including sitting on independent disciplinary boards.
• Advise on whistleblower protection, making sure whistleblowers' rights are safeguarded and they are properly supported.
• Draft and update clients' policies and procedures.
• Contribute to legal due diligence exercises.
• Advise on complex transfer of business (TUPE), redundancy and collective redundancy matters.
• Represent clients before the Industrial Tribunal and Court of Appeal.
• Carry out legal research and analysis, keeping up to date with legal and regulatory developments so that clients always receive accurate, current advice.
• Organise workforce engagement initiatives.
• Lead and coordinate business development initiatives.
• Build and manage client relationships.
• Mentor and train trainees and junior lawyers, and help develop the firm's traineeship and young lawyers programme.

What We are Looking For

• A warrant to practise as an advocate in Malta, with 6+ years' post-qualification experience in employment law.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Maltese. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
• Strong analytical, drafting and advocacy skills.
• A collaborative, dependable team player who is committed to the team's success.
• Integrity and the ability to handle confidential matters discreetly.

What We Offer

• A competitive remuneration package, in line with experience.
• Challenging, high-quality work for a wide range of local and international clients.
• Clear opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Additional benefits, e.g. health insurance, hybrid working, professional development support.

How to Apply

If you are ready for the next step in your career, please send your CV and a cover letter to hr@gvzh.mt

quoting "Senior Associate – Employment Law" in the subject line.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.