Practitioner - Financial Services & Fintech

Are you a qualified lawyer or senior practitioner with experience in financial services and fintech?

If so, continue reading, this might be the perfect opening for you!

GCS Malta is seeking to recruit a Practitioner – Financial Services & Fintech to work with a leading multi-disciplinary law firm in Malta. 
 

Responsibilities

• Advising on legal and regulatory matters relating to fintech, digital assets, and emerging technologies, including MiCA, CASP licensing, crypto-asset issuance, stablecoins, and blockchain infrastructures 
• Structuring and supporting the launch of fintech and digital asset projects within the EU regulatory framework 
• Advising on financial services regulation, including MFSA licensing, compliance, governance, and supervisory requirements for EMIs, PSPs, and CASPs 
• Drafting and reviewing regulatory documentation, policies, manuals, and internal control frameworks 
• Acting as a primary point of contact for clients in fintech, crypto, and regulated financial services sectors 
• Supporting business development and growth of the firm’s fintech client base 
• Participating in industry events, regulatory consultations, and relevant initiatives 
• Contributing to thought leadership through articles, seminars, webinars, and guidance materials 

The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer or other senior practitioner with experience in financial services and fintech. 

This role requires a strong understanding of Maltese and EU financial services legislation, including familiarity with MiCA, DORA, PSD2/PSD3, EMD, MiFID II, and related frameworks. Experience liaising with regulatory authorities, particularly the MFSA and FIAU, is essential.

Strong analytical, drafting, and problem-solving skills are required, along with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative team.
 
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