Lawyer – Financial Integrity & Regulatory Compliance

About the role

Join a reputable law firm’s Financial Crime Compliance Team as a qualified lawyer. You will work closely with a senior partner, receiving direct mentorship while advising clients on anti‑money‑laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and sanctions matters in a fast‑paced regulatory environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide client advisory on AML/CFT, sanctions and financial crime compliance requirements.
• Draft and review compliance policies, procedures, manuals and legal advice.
• Support clients during regulatory examinations, remediation projects and interactions with supervisory authorities.
• Monitor and track changes in local and EU regulations related to AML/CFT, sanctions, beneficial ownership and reporting.
• Engage directly with funds, investment firms, financial institutions and corporate service providers.
• Optional dual‑focus on banking and finance transactions, including due diligence, security arrangements, financing documentation and legal opinions.

Required profile

• Fully qualified lawyer with a strong grounding in corporate and civil law.
• Previous experience in regulatory compliance or financial services is preferred.
• Strong interest in AML, CFT, sanctions and EU/Maltese banking regulations.
• Excellent research, drafting, analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Proactive, organized and collaborative work style.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid work model with flexible and summer hours.
• Parking and mobile allowance.
• Health insurance and annual eye test.
• Attractive performance bonus and career progression possibilities.