About the company

We are recruiting for a licensed and regulated fintech/payments company providing global payment solutions, with offices in Malta and other locations.

Role overview

Supporting the Chief Legal & Compliance Officer, you will manage legal and regulatory matters, review legal documentation, monitor regulatory developments and coordinate compliance activities, contributing to governance, risk management and data protection across the business. Ideal for a Malta-qualified lawyer with 2–4 years' experience looking to grow in fintech, payments and regulatory compliance.

Location: Birkirkara, Malta — hybrid, minimum 2 office days per week
Salary: up to EUR 45,000 gross per year
Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, NDAs, internal policies and other legal documents
Legal research; prepare legal opinions, memoranda and briefing notes, especially on payment services, e-money, PSD3, MiCA, crypto and AI-related matters
Support corporate governance: board packs, resolutions, statutory filings
Assist with regulatory reporting (MFSA) and ensure submissions meet deadlines
Compliance monitoring and support for internal audits
Help develop and deliver compliance training and awareness programmes
Support ethical conduct, data protection and regulatory compliance initiatives
Help maintain compliance with GDPR, privacy frameworks, internal data governance policies and DORA
Assist with data breach reporting, subject access requests and record-keeping

Requirements

Qualified lawyer in Malta: LL.B. (or equivalent) and a Maltese legal warrant
2+ years' (ideally 2–4) experience with MFSA regulatory requirements in a legal, compliance or regulatory role (in-house or law firm)
Background in fintech, payments, financial services or other regulated institutions
Strong legal, regulatory and compliance knowledge: drafting, contract law, corporate governance, risk management, GDPR, DORA
Already based in Malta
Excellent written and verbal English, accuracy and attention to detail
Fluent English (English-speaking role)
Able to manage multiple priorities with sound judgement, integrity and confidentiality

Benefits

Up to EUR 45,000 gross per year
Hybrid working (min 2 days/week in the Birkirkara office)
Annual remote-working allowance from 15 days after probation, rising with tenure to 60+ days
Private health and dental care after probation
24 days (192 hours) annual leave
Sponsored further education (Get Qualified Scheme top-up)
Discounted gym membership, quarterly social events, annual family fun day
Opportunities to travel to other office locations; free snacks and refreshments

Legal & Compliance Executive

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