Head of Yachting

The Company is seeking a Head of Yachting to lead and develop its yachting practice, with a focus on driving strategic growth, enhancing service offerings, and increasing market presence. The successful candidate will also support the expansion of the aviation practice. Key responsibilities include acting as the lead legal advisor on all aspects of yacht ownership, from structures to registrations, acquisitions, financing, and ongoing administration. The role also involves overseeing regulatory compliance, client onboarding, and legal documentation, as well as building and managing relationships with high-net-worth clients, family offices, brokers, and other stakeholders. The Head of Yachting will be expected to lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to the yachting team, and collaborate with senior management to achieve commercial and operational objectives. Applicants for the Head of Yachting position at the company must be qualified lawyers admitted to practice in Malta, with a minimum of 10 years' experience in the yachting or maritime sector. Strong expertise in yacht ownership structures, registrations, acquisitions, financing, and maritime regulations is essential. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of advising high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and international clients, and possess excellent leadership, client relationship, and stakeholder management skills. A strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive business growth are also required. Experience in aviation, shipping law, tax, or corporate structuring is considered an asset.