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A reputable client of ours specialised within Corporate Services, is looking to onboard a seasoned Lawyer , to take on the role of Head of Yachting , and join their team of professionals. The designated person will be responsible for leading, developing and managing the Firm’s yachting practice within a regulated Maltese corporate services environment, and responsibilities are as follows: Duties: • Develop and implement the strategic direction of the yachting function, serving as the principal internal and external legal expert on yacht-related matters. • Lead and mentor the legal and yachting operations team, ensuring quality control and staff development, and providing technical guidance and supervision to all colleagues involved in yachting matters. • Establish a strong reputation for technical quality, responsiveness, commercial understanding and regulatory robustness. • Support the development of the Firm’s business, including assistance in identifying service opportunities, relevant client demand, suitable structuring solutions and the operational framework • Advise on acquisition and sale transactions involving yachts, including title review, ownership structuring, registration implications and transaction support • Provide advice on financing arrangements, security interests, mortgages, and lender-related requirements in connection with yacht acquisitions and ownership structures. • Oversee all matters relating to yacht registration and renewals, whether private or commercial, and manage de-registration, transfer of flag, or closure of ownership structures where required. • Ensure that yachting-related business is undertaken in line with all applicable Maltese laws, maritime requirements, internal procedures and the compliance obligations applicable • Monitor changes to relevant legal and regulatory frameworks affecting yachts, yacht-owning entities, leasing arrangements, and beneficial ownership, ensuring internal processes are updated accordingly. • Act as the senior relationship lead for yachting clients and related intermediaries, building trusted and long lasting relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and various stakeholders • Coordinate with other internal service lines to deliver integrated solutions involving corporate, tax, and governance matters.