Are you ready to take the next step in your career and play a leading role in Malta's evolving fintech and financial services regulatory landscape?

Our client, a well-established and highly regarded law firm in Malta, is currently seeking an experienced Senior Associate – Fintech & Financial Regulation to strengthen and expand its financial services practice, with a particular focus on fintech, digital assets, and emerging regulatory frameworks.

What is expected of you?

Provide legal and regulatory advice on fintech, digital assets, crypto-assets, and emerging financial technologies, including MiCA and related EU regulations.
Advise clients on licensing, authorisation, and ongoing regulatory requirements for payment institutions, electronic money institutions (EMIs), and crypto-asset service providers (CASPs).
Support clients with MFSA regulatory applications, compliance obligations, governance arrangements, and supervisory requirements.
Draft, review, and advise on regulatory documentation, policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
Act as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for clients operating within the fintech and regulated financial services sectors.
Take an active role in developing and expanding the firm's fintech and financial regulatory practice.
Contribute to business development initiatives, industry events, regulatory consultations, and thought leadership activities.

What are you expected to bring?

A professional background as a qualified lawyer or experienced senior practitioner specialising in financial services regulation, fintech, or related areas.
Strong knowledge of Maltese and EU financial services legislation, particularly regulatory frameworks governing payment institutions, EMIs, and crypto-asset service providers.
Familiarity with MiCA, DORA, PSD2, MiFID II, and other relevant financial services regulations.
Experience dealing with regulatory authorities, particularly the MFSA and FIAU.
Proven ability to provide regulatory advice, interpret complex legislation, and prepare high-quality legal or regulatory documentation.
Excellent communication, drafting, analytical, and client relationship management skills.
A commercially driven and proactive approach, with the confidence to work independently and contribute to the growth of a specialist practice.
A genuine interest in fintech, digital assets, financial innovation, and emerging technologies.

What's in it for you?

A competitive annual salary package ranging from €35,000 to €50,000, depending on experience.
A hybrid working arrangement, offering two days of remote work per week.
Summer working hours and a flexible dress code.
Comprehensive health insurance coverage and wellbeing programmes.
Performance-based end-of-year bonus.
Mobile allowance and additional corporate benefits.
Study leave and continuous professional development opportunities.
The opportunity to take ownership of and contribute to the growth of a dedicated fintech practice.
Exposure to high-profile local and international clients within a leading Maltese law firm.
Long-term career progression within a collaborative and established professional environment.

If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, and make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Apply today and seize this exciting opportunity!

Salary: €35,000-50,000 per year

Financial Services & Fintech legal Advisor

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