Senior Court Litigation Associate

The Role

Are you a skilled legal professional with expertise in court proceedings and litigation? The Financial Intelligence Analysis Unit is seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join our team as a Senior Court Litigation Associate.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 andwork done by the team.
• To draft 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 provide AML training and public awareness.
• 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 Director, Deputy Director, Head, Senior Manager and Manager.
• To fulfil any other duties delegated by the Manager, Senior Manager, Director, Deputy Director and Head of Section.

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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 or relevant experience 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.

​What we offer​

• 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)

Jobsplus Permit No: 1139/2024