Our client offers its clients a broad spectrum of specialised Business & Commercial Services and
consults on a wide portfolio of projects for established clients. As part of the growth in our regulated industries portfolio, we are seeking to recruit an ambitious and driven Legal Counsel to offer regulatory insight and practical solutions throughout the licensing application process.

The role reports into the Senior Manager for Tax and Regulated Industries and offers opportunities to be mentored and develop one’s knowledge in this dynamic sector while building lasting relationships with clients from all over the globe.

Responsibilities:

- Drafting and reviewing of contracts and agreements
- Assisting in various areas of specialisation, including; Corporate, Gaming and Financial Services;
- Assisting in the day-to-day planning and management of the clients’ compliance activities and obligations imposed by the MGA, MFSA and the FIAU, in line with legislation and regulations;
- Keeping abreast of all relevant laws and regulations and their development including all regulatory and AML compliance matters and discussing such with the internal Compliance Team and other members of the management team, as may be required;
- Monitoring and coordinating external regulatory and AML compliance activities and remaining in control of the status of all compliance activities and identify trends;
- Assisting in regular regulatory compliance and MLRO reports;
- Assisting with the review and oversight or maintenance of all necessary registers including but not limited to Personal Data, Complaints, SAR/STRs, PEPs, Rejected Business, Closed Business, Training, Beneficial Ownership etc;
- Assisting in on-boarding procedures and ongoing reviews for the portfolio of clients;
- Assisting in developing, initiating, maintaining, revising, upholding and monitoring policies and procedures in accordance with the MFSA’s rules and regulations, AML-CFT, CSP and Sanctions
Assisting with the management and development of compliance systems;
- Develop and deliver training to members of staff on the use of systems, procedures and internal processes;
- Supporting in internal legal & compliance matters.

Requirements:

- A legal warrant of practice issued in Malta backed up by further relevant qualifications;
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience post-warrant, ideally within the financial, legal and/or corporate service sectors;
- Well-versed in MFSA legislation able to sit with clients and guide them through the necessary licensing process;
- Candidates who have already been PQ-ed by the MFSA will be given preference;
- Impeccable fluency in written and spoken English;
- A 5-star service mentality, ensuing client satisfaction in every interaction whilst demonstrating a solid business acumen;
- Strong communication skills, able to engage positively and productively with clients, colleagues and service providers alike;
- Able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines;
- Highly organised, efficient and able to manage own workload with minimal supervision;
- Proficient in the use of all Microsoft applications.
- The right candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package and progression plan, commensurate with knowledge and experience.