Responsibilities:
- Attend on behalf of and represent the organization 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 external lawyers in relation to any such court-related procedures.
- Ensure that court-related deadlines are met and that all required decisions are communicated and made in a timely manner.
- Ensure the timely and appropriate preparation of court sittings, including but not limited to the preparation of witnesses.
- Ensure the timely update of publications on the FIAU’s website accordingly.
- Co-ordinate external legal fees as necessary.
- Assist the Manager in monitoring, following up and reviewing the work of officials within the team and to identify areas which need improvement.
- Assist in the implementation and application of any enforcement processes.
- 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 Team and ensure the effective implementation thereof.
- Assist the Manager, Senior Manager and Head to plan the operations and goals of the team.
- To provide training both internally and externally.
- Liaise with other units and sections to collect data, documentation and information necessary for the purposes of court related proceedings.
- Testify in court proceedings and present documents on oath on behalf of the organization.
- Assist the Head, Senior Manager and Managers in any ad-hoc projects and assignments as may arise during the year.
- Liaise with local and/or foreign entities when and where needed.
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.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and office automation tools.