Legal Trainee - Corporate

Corrieri Cilia is a fast-growing tax and legal practice active in the financial services and international business sectors, and we’re looking for a Legal Trainee to join our exceptional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated law graduate or student to kick-start their career, gain hands-on experience in corporate law and administration, and learn from experienced professionals.

If guided leadership and training, support towards your professional development, and the opportunity to build your network and grow in your career are important to you, this could be the right role for you.

This position is available on a full-time, reduced full-time or part-time basis, and we are open to discussing the arrangement that works best for you.

Job Details

In this role you will support the firm and its clients across a broad range of corporate legal work, including:

• Assisting with corporate, legal and financial compliance matters;
• Performing general corporate administration, including drafting, reviewing and executing corporate documentation and filings, and maintaining accurate company registers;
• Preparing and/or reviewing documentation for submission to the relevant authorities for company registrations and corporate structural changes, such as share transfers and director appointments;
• Assisting with due diligence documentation in line with Know Your Client (KYC) procedures, and reporting suspicious activity;
• Assisting clients with the opening of bank accounts;
• Liaising with the Malta Financial Services Authority, the Malta Business Registry and other relevant authorities;
• Building strong relationships with clients, attending client meetings and providing administrative support as necessary.

Experience and Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing or have recently completed a University degree in Law; no previous experience is required;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a must; other languages are considered an asset;
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel);
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to perform diligently under pressure;
• A professional approach to confidentiality and a genuine interest in corporate law and financial services.

What We Offer

Aside from being part of a great team, you’ll qualify to receive our robust benefits package, which includes:

• A flexible, hybrid work schedule;
• Private health insurance - a comprehensive Private Hospital plan;
• Regular team-building activities and social events;
• Health and Wellness Benefits – a fully paid, unlimited, on-site gym membership or an annual Health and Wellness cash allowance;
• Reduced Summer Hours on full pay – our office closes at 14:00 on Fridays from June through September;
  
• Competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and regular appraisals;
• Employee referral bonus, rewarding you for successful candidate referrals;
• Opportunity to participate in the company’s occupational pension scheme, supporting long-term financial wellbeing;
• Tenure-based rewards policy, recognising employee loyalty through a combination of additional paid time off and monetary rewards;
• Opportunities for development, growth, and advancement within the company;
• Opportunities to attend seminars, conferences, networking, and training events, fully paid for by the company;
• Exposure to working with international clients across a wide range of industries;
• Ultra-modern, luxury penthouse offices with panoramic views, 550 square metres of outdoor terraces, and dedicated dining and relaxation areas;
• Coffee, fruit, and breakfast snacks;
• An agile, vibrant, and multicultural company.