Career Opportunity
Legal Officer – Legal & International Relations
Jobsplus Permit No. 668/2022
The Role
The FIAU is seeking to strengthen its Legal Affairs Section through the recruitment of a Legal Officer within the Legal and International Relations team. This is a unique opportunity for those who wish to build a career path in anti-money laundering and counter funding of terrorism (AML/CFT) area.
As an Officer you will be supporting the Legal Affairs Section in advising the FIAU on legal matters, assisting persons subject to the Prevention of Money Laundering and Funding of Terrorism Regulations in complying with their obligations, drafting laws, regulations or guidance in the sphere of AML/CFT and, assisting in the FIAU’s international relations, as well as:
- Contribute to studies, legal positions and research papers conducted and drawn up by the Legal Affairs Section;
- Provide assistance with the drafting/vetting of agreements to which the FIAU is a party;
- Provide assistance in the sending of requests for information to other FIUs and liaise with analysts where the FIAU is in receipt of such requests;
- Liaise with government departments and agencies, other authorities and private entities on legal issues that may arise from time to time;
- Provide assistance in any legal proceedings initiated against the FIAU or otherwise represent the FIAU in any legal proceedings, as required;
- Assist the Supervision and Enforcement Sections of the FIAU in compliance matters;
- Provide general legal counsel to any internal Section of the FIAU, as required;
- Representing the Legal Affairs Section in any internal committee of the FIAU and/or in any external committees/meetings the FIAU is a member of or required to participate in;
- Contribute to and represent the FIAU or Malta in international fora of AML/CFT relevance;
- Provide assistance in all international relations aspects, including through the negotiation and drafting of Memoranda of Understanding with counterpart FIUs or other competent authorities;
- Carrying out any other duties that may be assigned by senior management.
Requirements
- LL.D. or M.Adv. Degree or an equivalent academic qualification in law at NQF7 or better;
- Warrant or registration to practise as an advocate in Malta;
- 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;
- 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;
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills in either Maltese or English;
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and office automation tools;
- Pleasant personality and be of good moral character.
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