Lawyer - Financial Services Regulation

About Our Client
Our Client is a long-standing and highly respected legal institution in Malta, renowned for providing a full spectrum of legal solutions across a vast array of industries. From complex maritime and taxation issues to corporate governance, dispute resolution, and cutting-edge technology sectors, the Business maintains a reputation for unwavering professionalism and elite service standards.

Role Overview
This is a high-level, strategic appointment for a seasoned professional to join a premier Financial Services unit. The successful candidate will spearhead the expansion of the firm’s regulatory and technological legal offerings, specifically focusing on the intersection of finance and digital innovation. This role is designed for a leader ready to shape a growing practice area and navigate the complexities of modern European financial frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Practice Growth: Leading the development and expansion of the firm's dedicated division focused on digital finance and pioneering technological legal solutions.
• Regulatory Advisory: Providing expert guidance on the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and overseeing the authorisation processes for digital asset service providers.
• Compliance Frameworks: Delivering sophisticated advice regarding MFSA protocols, including internal governance, prudential obligations, and third-party outsourcing risks for electronic money and payment institutions.
• Transactional Structuring: Assisting with the architectural design and launch of cross-border digital asset initiatives, ensuring full alignment with evolving European Union directives.
• Market Representation: Serving as a primary ambassador for the Business within the fintech community, including contributing to industry consultations, authoring specialist insights, and representing the firm at international forums.

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes

• Education: Possession of a professional legal qualification or equivalent high-level certification relevant to the financial services sector.
• Experience: Extensive professional background in financial regulation, specifically with a track record of handling matters involving fintech, virtual assets, or electronic payment systems.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English is required to succeed in this role. The ability to communicate in Maltese would be an asset.
• Communication Skills: Highly developed ability to convey complex regulatory concepts to diverse stakeholders and produce high-calibre technical documentation.
• Interpersonal Skills: Proven capacity for high-level client engagement and the ability to foster strong, trust-based relationships with international investors and local regulators.
• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with the modern regulatory ecosystem, including DORA, MiFID II, and various payment service directives, alongside an understanding of blockchain and tokenisation.
• Organisation: Strong ability to manage a sophisticated portfolio of projects and lead a team in a fast-paced, high-stakes legal environment.
• Self-Motivated: A driven individual who possesses the initiative to identify emerging market trends and translate them into viable business opportunities.
• Problem-Solving: Exceptional analytical capabilities to resolve intricate legal hurdles and provide commercially viable solutions for regulated entities.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Working Hours: Full-time hours with a senior level of autonomy, allowing for a professional balance within a top-tier legal environment.
• Other Benefits: A remuneration package designed to reflect the seniority of the post, including benefits commensurate with experience and the strategic importance of the role.
• Career Development: Unparalleled opportunities to take ownership of a specialist practice area and advance within one of Malta’s most prestigious law firms.

What Heroix Offers

• Confidentiality and Discretion: Your job search will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and professionalism.
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