Career Opportunity
Court Litigation Manager within the Enforcement Section
Jobsplus Permit No. 417/2022
The Role
The FIAU is seeking to strengthen its Enforcement Section, by recruiting a Manager (Court Litigation) to join their team.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage the Court Litigation team within the Enforcement Section;
- Lead the initiation and/or conduct of any court-related procedures which may become necessary or are otherwise required within the context of the enforcement process of the FIAU;
- Lead the drafting, preparation and filing of any judicial acts and related documents as may become necessary within the context of any such court related proceedings;
- Supervising and reviewing any work carried out by the team being managed;
- Liaising and coordinating with the FIAU’s external lawyers in relation to any such court-related procedures;
- Liaising with other units and sections within the FIAU and its Agents to collect data, documentation and information necessary for the purposes of court related proceedings;
- Attending on behalf of and representing the FIAU in any court sittings;
- To keep the publication notices updated with Appeals Notices and Decisions;
- To coordinate external legal fees as necessary;
- Assist any FIAU officer, employee or agent who may have to attend for whatever purpose any court sittings;
- To coordinate available resources and officials in a way to maximize the team’s efficiency;
- To provide officials with the team enough guidance, support, leadership, and direction necessary to ensure that they are able to reach their targets;
- To evaluate, review and assess the team’s operations, and report on such matters when asked to do so;
- Participating in Compliance Monitoring Committees as necessary;
- To keep the Head of Section and other Superiors up to date with plans, actions and work done by the team being managed;
- Assist the Head, and/or Senior Manager in any ad-hoc projects/assignments which may arise during the year;
- To carry out performance appraisals and one-to-one meetings as may be required from time to time with team members;
- The provision of advice to the Head of Section, Director, the Board of Governors and other sections of the FIAU;
- When required, representing the FIAU in international fora;
- Fulfil any other duties delegated by the Director, Deputy Director and Head of Section;
- Attend internal management meetings, external meetings and participate in interviews as required;
- Suggest any training programmes relevant to the Enforcement Section;
- Report to the Director, Deputy Director, Head, Senior Manager and Manager;
- Carry out any other duties that may be assigned by the Director, Deputy Director, Head, Senior Manager and Manager.
Requirements
- LL.D. or M.Adv. Degree or an equivalent academic qualification in law at NQF7 or better;
- Warrant or registration to practice as an advocate in Malta;
- Applicants should have practiced in court for a minimum of three years;
- Good understanding of the laws that govern the prevention of money laundering and funding of terrorism in Malta and the international standards and EU legislation in the area;
- Sound knowledge of the relevant EU Directives and related local legislation that govern the financial, gaming and other regulated sectors;
- Familiarity with the operations of the above mentioned sectors;
- Experience in applying anti-money laundering and counter-funding of terrorism legislation would be considered as an asset;
- Outstanding written and verbal communications skills in Maltese and English;
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and office automation tools.
We Offer
- A dynamic working environment
- Excellent career prospects
- An attractive remuneration package, and other staff benefits
- Health and Life Insurance
- Flexi Time
- Team building events