Senior Court Litigation Associate -

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2534
Category
Corporate, Legal, Compliance and Risk
Date Posted
5 September 2025

Our client is looking to recruit a Senior Court Litigation Associate to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Represent the organisation in court sittings when required;

- Draft, prepare, file, and review judicial acts and related documentation as necessary for court proceedings;

- Conduct legal research and provide legal advice as needed;

- Liaise and coordinate with external legal representatives regarding court-related matters;

- Ensure court deadlines are met and decisions are communicated in a timely manner;

- Prepare for court sittings, including the coordination and preparation of witnesses;

- Ensure timely updates of legal publications or notices on the organisation’s platforms;

- Coordinate external legal fees when necessary;

- Maintain trackers, logs, and related records accurately;

- Support the Manager in monitoring, reviewing, and evaluating the work of team members, identifying areas for improvement;

- Evaluate team operations and provide reports as required;

- Assist in the implementation and application of enforcement processes;

- Participate in interviews and support recruitment activities when needed;

- Keep the Manager, Senior Manager, Head of Section, and other superiors updated on team plans, actions, and progress;

- Draft and review policies and procedures within the Court Litigation Team and ensure their effective implementation;

- Assist management in planning team operations and setting goals aligned with the Section’s priorities, targets, and deliverables;

- Provide training both internally and externally;

- Liaise with other units and entities to collect data, documentation, and information required for court proceedings;

- Testify in court proceedings and present documents under oath when required;

- Support the Head, Senior Manager, and Managers with ad-hoc projects and assignments throughout the year;

- Collaborate with local and international supervisory authorities on enforcement measures;

- Represent the organisation in international fora when required;

- Report to the Manager, Senior Manager, Head, Deputy Director, and Director;

- Perform any other duties delegated by senior management.

Qualifications & Experience:

- LL.D., M.Adv, or equivalent academic qualification in Law at MQF Level 7 or higher;

- Warrant to practice as an advocate in the Law Courts of Malta;

- Minimum of 4 years’ experience practicing in court or in a relevant legal/compliance role, including experience in AML/CFT;

- Strong understanding of legislation governing the prevention of money laundering and financing of terrorism in Malta, as well as related international standards and EU legislation;

- In-depth knowledge of EU Directives and corresponding local legislation regulating financial services, gaming, and other supervised sectors;

- Familiarity with the practical operations of these regulated industries;

- Hands-on experience in applying AML/CFT legislation will be considered an asset;

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both Maltese and English;

- Previous managerial experience will be considered advantageous;

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other office productivity tools

Interested? Apply today!

If the above positions are not for you but know someone who might be interested, refer a friend to StreetHR and receive up to €300 upon successful placement. Terms and Conditions apply. Speak to us for more information on careers@streethr.com.mt