MeDirect is a Maltese digital bank, founded in 2004, with over 160,000 clients and operations in Malta and Belgium. We offer a wide range of financial services to both retail and corporate clients, including daily banking, savings, mortgages, and corporate services.
We are always on the lookout for determined and hard-working individuals who are eager to take the next step in their career. At MeDirect, we strive to provide an exceptional employment experience, fostering growth, collaboration, and innovation
Role Overview:
Reporting to the Bank's General Counsel - the Senior Legal Counsel will support the organisation’s legal function by managing a wide range of commercial and corporate matters.The role requires a proactive, independent legal professional with sound judgment who can work closely with the legal team and internal stakeholders.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Providing legal support on a wide range of banking and financial matters including corporate lending, banking products, capital markets, corporate governance, consume protection, employment law, data protection and general intellectual property law
- Monitor and remain up to date with legislative and regulatory developments across
- Keeping up to date on appropriate laws and regulations
- Support governance matters including board/company secretarial functions, governance frameworks and corporate processes and policies
- Manage litigation, complaints and contentious regulatory matters in collaboration with external legal support where necessary
- Other duties as may be determined from time to time by the Bank's General Counsel
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Qualified Lawyer in Malta or other EU Jurisdiction with a valid practicing warrant
- Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in banking, financial services or a related regulated sector
- Strong knowledge and understanding of European financial services legislation including but not limited to CRR/CRD, MiFID, SFDR, AML and financial crime legislation
- Prior working experience either at a financial institution or top tier commercial law firm
Skill and Requirements:
- Excellent analytical abilities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, a demonstrated ability to handle complex cross-border legal matters independently
- Strong drafting and negotiation skills
- Ability to provide clear, pragmatic and business-oriented advice
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-cultural dynamic work environment
- Experience with cryptocurrencies and digital assets will be considered an asset
