Associate Lawyer: Financial Integrity & Regulatory Compliance

Our client, a reputable law firm is looking for a motivated lawyer to join our Financial Crime Compliance Team, focusing on AML, CFT, and sanctions advisory. Working closely with a senior partner, you will receive direct mentorship, hands-on supervision, and guidance in a fast-paced regulatory environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Client Advisory: Advise clients on AML/CFT, sanctions, and financial crime compliance requirements.
• Documentation: Draft and review compliance policies, procedures, manuals, and legal advice.
• Regulatory Support: Assist clients during regulatory examinations, remediation projects, and interactions with supervisory authorities.
• Regulatory Monitoring: Track changes in local and EU regulations regarding AML/CFT, sanctions, beneficial ownership, and reporting.
• Sector Engagement: Work directly with funds, investment firms, financial institutions, and corporate service providers.

Expanded Scope: Banking & Finance Experience (Optional / Dual-Focus)

- Depending on the candidate’s background, this role may also encompass broader banking and finance transactions, including advising lenders and borrowers on asset, project, and corporate financing.

- Responsibilities in this area involve conducting due diligence, drafting security arrangements, financing documentation, and legal opinions, and liaising directly with financial institutions. 

- Candidates with a strong grounding in Corporate and Civil Law and a keen interest in Maltese and EU banking regulations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Strong interest in AML, CFT, sanctions, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent research, drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and spoken English with sharp attention to detail.
• Proactive, organized, and collaborative approach to work.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Flexible working hours & summer hours
• Mobile allowance
• Health insurance & Annual Eye Test
• Attractive Performance bonus
• Parking allowance
• Career progression opportunitites

Education and experience

• Fully qualified lawyer
• Previous experience in regulatory compliance, or financial services is preferred

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