Legal Officer

**JOB PURPOSE** • The Legal Officer / Legal Specialist is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support across the company’s real estate and construction activities. The role ensures that all property registrations, construction processes, corporate actions, and contractual arrangements are legally sound, properly documented, and fully compliant with applicable legislation. • The position plays a key role in safeguarding the company’s legal interests by managing property title matters, supporting project development, mitigating legal risks, and ensuring accurate coordination with public authorities and internal departments to enable smooth and secure project execution. **KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:** Basic functions and purpose of responsibilities: • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts related to construction and real estate projects, including sales agreements, lease agreements, subcontractor contracts, engineering agreements, and cooperation agreements. • Manage and oversee the full cycle of property and asset registration procedures, with strong practical focus on title verification and ownership due diligence. Prepare, coordinate, and submit complete documentation, including electronic applications through the state portal (e-Albania). Handle registrations, annotations, encumbrances, subdivisions, mergers, and deregistrations. • Provide legal support throughout construction and development projects, including matters related to building permits, approvals, completion certificates, and technical/legal documentation. • Handle administrative and regulatory procedures with the Cadastre, notaries, and local and central government authorities, ensuring accurate processing and timely follow-up through completion. • Prepare legal opinions, internal memoranda, and risk assessments concerning property titles, construction processes, and contractual matters. • Coordinate closely with internal departments (technical, development, finance, and sales) to ensure effective legal support and smooth project execution. • Draft and coordinate corporate documentation, including Shareholders’ Assembly and Supervisory Board resolutions and minutes, and manage related applications and filings with the National Business Center (QKB), ensuring proper registration and implementation of company decisions. • Maintain and manage the legal archive, ensuring proper documentation control, organization, and traceability • Ensure compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and internal company policies and procedures. • Represent the company, when required, in official communications and meetings with third parties and public authorities. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** • Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M. or equivalent preferred). • 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in real estate, construction, property registration, law firms, banking, or corporate legal environments. • Strong knowledge of: • Civil and commercial law • Property registration procedures and Cadastre/Hypothec practices • Construction and urban planning legislation • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters independently and meet strict deadlines. • Very good command of English, both written and spoken. **WHAT WE OFFER** • The opportunity to work on one of the most ambitious and transformative real estate and marina developments in Albania. • Exposure to complex legal matters across real estate development, construction, property registration, and corporate governance. • A dynamic and collaborative working environment with multidisciplinary teams including technical, development, finance, and sales professionals. • Opportunities for professional growth and development within a large-scale international project environment. • Competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and qualifications. • A modern and professional workplace with high standards of legal and operational excellence. • Continuous learning through hands-on involvement in high-value projects and complex transactions. • The opportunity to contribute to shaping a landmark development that will have long-term impact on the region. *Disclaimer: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the job holder may be required to undertake duties which are in line with but not limited to the above responsibilities. The listed job responsibilities are not comprehensive, and additional duties aligned with the role may be required.* Apply at: hr.albania@durresyachtsmarina.com \*All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality according to the law No.9887 set by the Albanian Parliament for the "Protection of Personal Data" Burimi: https://al.linkedin.com/jobs/view/legal-officer-at-durr%C3%ABs-yachts-marina-4383680901

Niveli: mid level