Legal and Compliance Executive (Fintech)

Location: Birkirkara, Malta; hybrid model with a minimum of two days per week at the office.

Company

hirify.global is working with a licensed and regulated fintech company providing global payment solutions.

What you will do

• Support the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer with legal, regulatory, governance, risk management, and data protection matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, non-disclosure agreements, internal policies, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and help prepare legal opinions, memoranda, and briefing notes on payment services, electronic money, PSD3, MiCA, cryptocurrency, and AI-related matters.
• Assist with corporate governance, including board packs, resolutions, statutory filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Conduct compliance monitoring, support internal audits, and help develop and deliver compliance training.
• Support GDPR, privacy, data governance, DORA, data breach reporting, subject access requests, and record-keeping obligations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B. or equivalent) and a legal warrant.
• 2–4 years of relevant post-degree experience in a legal, compliance, or regulatory role, either in-house or at a law firm.
• Strong understanding of legal drafting, contract law, regulatory obligations, and corporate governance.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks, risk management, and data protection regulations, including GDPR and DORA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and exercise sound professional judgement.
• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional ethics.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working with at least two office days per week in Birkirkara.
• Annual remote-working allowance starting at 15 days after probation and increasing with tenure to 60+ days.
• Private health and dental care after probation, plus discounted gym membership.
• 192 hours of annual leave, equivalent to 24 days.
• Sponsored further education through the Get Qualified Scheme top-up.
• Quarterly social events, an annual family fun day, opportunities to travel to other office locations, and free snacks and refreshments.