Fintech and Financial Services Lawyer

Job Description

Company Introduction

Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Play a key role in developing, leading, and expanding the firm’s Fintech practice;
• Provide legal and regulatory advice on matters relating to MiCA and the wider EU digital asset framework;
• Advise on the licensing and registration of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs);
• Assist clients with the issuance, offering, and admission to trading of crypto-assets;
• Provide guidance on stablecoins, electronic money tokens, digital wallets, exchanges, tokenisation structures, and blockchain infrastructures;
• Support clients in structuring and launching fintech and digital asset projects within the EU regulatory environment;
• Advise on MFSA licensing processes, regulatory compliance, prudential requirements, governance frameworks, outsourcing arrangements, and ongoing supervisory obligations;
• Provide regulatory support to Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), Payment Service Providers (PSPs), and Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs);
• Draft and review regulatory documentation, compliance manuals, internal policies, and control frameworks;
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients operating within fintech, crypto, virtual assets, and other regulated financial services sectors;
• Contribute to the growth and development of the firm’s fintech client portfolio;
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, regulatory consultations, and sector-related initiatives;
• Contribute to thought leadership initiatives, including articles, seminars, webinars, and regulatory guidance publications.

Experience

• Warranted lawyer or senior professional with proven experience in financial services and fintech regulation;
• Strong understanding of Maltese and EU financial services legislation and regulatory frameworks;
• Good working knowledge of MiCA, DORA, PSD2–PSD3, EMD, MiFID II, and related regulatory regimes;
• Experience engaging with regulatory authorities, particularly the MFSA and FIAU.

Personal Skills

• Ability to operate independently while contributing effectively within a team environment;
• Strong analytical thinking, drafting capabilities, and problem-solving skills;
• Commercially aware with confidence in client-facing situations;
• Proactive and forward-thinking, with a keen interest in technological innovation and evolving financial markets.