Senior Court Litigation Associate
Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit
- Birkirkara, Malta Island
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Attend on behalf of and represent the FIAU in any court sittings.
- Carry out the drafting, preparation, filing and review of any judicial acts and related documents as may become necessary within the context of any such court related proceedings.
- To carry out legal research and provide legal advice as necessary.
- Liaise and co-ordinate with the FIAU's external lawyers in relation to any such court-related procedures.
- To ensure that court-related deadlines are met and that all required decisions are communicated and made in a timely manner.
- To ensure the timely and appropriate preparation of court sittings, including but not limited to the preparation of witnesses.
- To ensure the timely update of publications on the FIAU's website accordingly.
- Co-ordinate external legal fees as necessary.
- Upkeep of trackers and logs as required.
- To assist the Manager in monitoring, following up and reviewing the work of officials within the team and to identify areas which need improvement.
- To evaluate, review and assess the team's operations, and report on such matters when asked to do so.
- To help in the implementation and application of any enforcement process.
- To attend interviews and assist in the recruitment process as required.
- To keep the Manager, Senior Manager, Head of Section and other Superiors up to date with plans, actions and work done by the team.
- To draft and review policies and procedures within the Court Litigation Team and ensure the effective implementation thereof.
- To help the Manager, Senior Manager and Head to plan the operations and goals of the team in a way that these meet the Section's priorities, targets and deliverables.
- To provide training both internally and externally.
- Liaise 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.
- To testify in court proceedings and present documents on oath on behalf of the FIAU.
- To assist the Head, Senior Manager and Managers in any ad-hoc projects and assignments as may arise during the year.
- To liaise with local and/or foreign supervisory authorities in relation to enforcement measures taken by the FIAU as required.
- To represent the FIAU in international fora when needed.
- To report to the Manager, Senior Manager, Head, Deputy Director and Director.
- To fulfil any other duties delegated by the Manager, Senior Manager, Head, Deputy Director and Director.
- LL.D. or M.Adv. Degree or an equivalent academic qualification in Law at MQF Level 7 or better.
- Warrant to practice as an advocate in the Law Courts of Malta.
- Applicants should have practiced in court or have relevant experience (which includes experience in AML/CFT roles) for a minimum of 4 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.
- Experience in other managerial roles is considered an asset.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and office automation tools.
- Health insurance group cover
- Life insurance group cover
- Work from home
- Sponsorship Training Scheme
- Training & Study Leave
- Family-friendly measures
- Team Building Events
- Free parking (first come first served)