Legal Analyst

About the Department:
The Enforcement Function is responsible for reviewing the actions and where necessary conducting investigations of licence holders who have or are suspected of having committed serious compliance failures, serious misconduct or any other serious breaches of the law. The Enforcement Function also investigates the actions of persons carrying out financial services activities without having the necessary licence or authorisation. As part of the investigative process carried out by the Enforcement Function, legal review and analysis are required and this might be required at any stage of the investigation as well as after the investigation has been concluded.

About the Role
As an Analyst, you will be entrusted with the following duties and responsibilities:

• Analysing, assessing and discussing investigations with specific attention to ensure that there are sufficient legal grounds which merit an investigation and possible enforcement action
• Collection of information and documentation and the carrying out of any required legal research to help with the investigation
• Assisting in the consideration of representations received, as required
• Be present during meetings of the decision-making body of the MFSA, to ensure that the necessary legal support in presenting the case to the decision-making body, is provided
• Assisting in the provision of legal advice in relation to investigative and enforcement work
• Assisting in the drafting and filing of legal and judicial documents to be presented to court, tribunal or specialised body, as necessary
• Assisting in the representation of the Enforcement Function of the MFSA and attending any sittings of the court, tribunal or specialised body to present the case on behalf of the Enforcement Function
• Assisting in handling the collection of evidence to be presented in court, tribunals or specialised body
• Assisting in the preparation of legal arguments to be presented in court, tribunal or specialised body
• Maintain or develop policies and procedures as required
• Provide support in the carrying out of the necessary reporting to other European Supervisory Authorities as necessary
• Attending meetings, local and abroad, representing the MFSA and/or the Enforcement Function
• Carry out other ad-hoc activities as may be determined, such as participation in projects; and
• Other duties and tasks as may be assigned.

About You:
The role requires a University of Malta Degree in Law (LL.D. or Master of Advocacy level) or a comparable recognised legal qualification at National Qualification Framework Level 6 or better, duly certified by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC), together with possession of a warrant to practice in the Courts of Malta.

We are looking for candidates with a solid academic background in law, preferably with exposure to the litigation field and with knowledge of financial services law. The chosen Candidate should be able to work independently and, in a team, reporting to a Senior Manager assigned to him.

Candidates should be in possession of a minimum of three (3) years of working experience within a legal or regulatory environment.

Additional 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 the comparability of qualifications issued by the Malta Qualifications Recognition Information Centre (MQRIC). Applicants should do so preferably at the application stage or otherwise at the preliminary interview should an applicant be selected for such an interview. Details can be obtained by accessing the National Commission for Further and Higher Education website at www.ncfhe.gov.mt under the 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 No: 40/2025