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.

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 matters related to litigation or potential litigation before the Courts of Law or Tribunals.
• Drafting of judicial acts or other court-related documentation.
• Assisting in the upkeeping of the Function’s records.
• Informing potential stakeholders of any relevant litigation proceedings, providing the necessary support in preparation to such proceedings and providing updates in relation thereto.
• Carrying out of legal research.
• Vetting and drafting of legal instruments / agreements, as well as assisting the Authority’s officers in relation thereto.
• Perform such other function or duties as may be assigned.
• 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) 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 and three years working experience. A post graduate degree in a discipline relevant to the financial services sector would be considered an asset.

You will also have the below skillset:

• Motivated and willing to expand their knowledge
• Great attention to detail
• Strong command of both Maltese and English (written and spoken)
• Exposure to financial services law and or court work
• 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.org.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 Privacy Notice on the MFSA webpage - https://www.mfsa.mt/privacy-notice/.

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: 378/2025