Junior Legal Officer (Litigation)

About the Department

The Legal Affairs team provides legal advice internally across the organisation on a wide range of matters including enforcement and supervisory matters, as well as matters of an operational nature. It is also involved in the coordination and oversight of the legislative process in so far as laws administered by the MFSA are concerned. Moreover, Legal Affairs attends to any litigation matters and represents the Authority in any action or legal proceedings in which the MFSA is involved or has an interest in.

About the Role

Within this role you will be reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel and will be responsible for performing the following tasks:

• Assisting in the upkeeping of the Function’s records.
• Carrying out of legal research.
• Assisting in matters related to litigation or potential litigation before the Courts of Law or Tribunals.
• Informing the relevant functions, within the Authority, of any relevant litigation proceedings, providing the necessary support in preparation to such proceedings and providing updates in relation thereto.
• Liaising with stakeholders outside the Authority on litigation matters.
• Perform such other function or duties as may be assigned based on the exigencies of the Authority.
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the Head and/or as may be required by the MFSA from time to time based on the exigencies of the Authority.

About you

The role requires a University of Malta Degree in Law (LL.D or Master of Advocacy level). The candidate must either possess a warrant or is in the process of obtaining one to practice in the Courts of Malta and a one-year practice (‘prattika’) with a reputable law firm.

You will also have the below skillset:

• Great at working in a team as well as independently.
• Motivated and willing to expand their knowledge.
• Able to work toward deadlines efficiently.
• High attention to detail.
• High level of integrity.

Other Important Information

The MFSA is an Equal Opportunities Employer as certified by the NCPE (National Commission for the Protection of Equality) and is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and will take care to avoid any form of discrimination in its recruitment procedures. The MFSA reserves the right to withdraw this call at any time and not to select any of the Candidates.

It is the responsibility of applicants in possession of qualifications awarded by Universities and other similar institutions outside Malta to produce a recognition statement on comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website on www.ncfhe.gov.mt under MQRIC heading.

The MFSA shall ensure that any processing of personal data is in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation), the Data Protection Act (Chapter 586 of the Laws of Malta) and any other relevant European Union and national law. For further details, you may refer to the Data Protection Policy on the MFSA webpage www.mfsa.mt. Candidates are to note that the submission of any false statement/s or omission, even if unintended, may lead to the cancellation of their application and may render the candidate's appointment liable to termination.

Furthermore, please note that candidates may be asked to submit any documentation in support of the information provided, including but not limited to, proof of qualifications and Police Conduct Certificates.

Public Call Permit: 543/2026