Responsibilities:
- Represent the firm in court sittings.
- Draft, prepare, file, and review judicial acts and related documents required for court proceedings.
- Conduct legal research and provide legal advice as necessary.
- Liaise and coordinate with external lawyers on court procedures.
- Ensure court-related deadlines are met and decisions communicated in a timely manner.
- Prepare thoroughly for court sittings, including witness preparation.
- Update publications on the firm’s website as required.
- Manage external legal fees, trackers, and logs.
- Support the Manager in monitoring, reviewing, and following up on the team’s work.
- Evaluate, review, and assess team operations and report findings when required.
- Assist in the implementation and application of enforcement processes.
- Contribute to recruitment processes when required.
- Draft and review policies and procedures within the Court Litigation Team and ensure their effective implementation.
- Assist in planning the team’s operations and goals in line with the Section’s priorities.
- Provide training internally and externally.
- Liaise with firms’ units, agents, and external authorities to gather data and documents for proceedings.
- Testify in court proceedings and present documents on oath on behalf of the firm.
- Assist in ad-hoc projects and assignments during the year.
- Represent the firm in international fora as required.
Requirements:
- LL.D. or M.Adv. Degree (MQF Level 7 or higher) in Law.
- Warrant to practice as an advocate in the Law Courts of Malta.
- Minimum of 4 years’ relevant court practice or AML/CFT experience.
- Strong understanding of AML/CFT laws, international standards, EU Directives, and related Maltese legislation.
- Familiarity with financial, gaming, and other regulated sectors.
- Experience in applying AML/CFT legislation is considered an asset.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Maltese and English.
- Managerial experience considered an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and office automation tools.
Salary & Benefits:
- Various allowances.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Health and life insurance.
- Work-from-home option one day per week after six months.
- Sponsorship Training, training and study leave.
Office Hours:
- Winter: 08:00 – 17:00
- Summer: 08:00 – 13:30
- Flexible working hours are available in both summer and winter.