Legal Services Manager

The Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) is a government agency established under the Financial Crimes Act 2017 (FCA) to prevent and combat financial crimes through detecting and investigating these crimes and disseminating financial intelligence to competent authorities and engage in information sharing with other Financial Intelligence Units in order to maintain the integrity of the country’s financial system. In line with its mandate, FlA has the following vacancies to be filled as soon as possible. The positions are tenable at FlA offices in Lilongwe.

LEGAL SERVICES MANAGER (FIA3)

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director Legal and Corporate Services, the job-holder will be responsible for following:

• Conduct research in legal matters relating to the Financial Crimes Act and related legislation.
• Implement policies, plans, strategies and procedures on legal matters.
• Conduct civil asset forfeiture on cases related to financial crimes.
• Conduct litigation on behalf of the FIA.
• Carry out legal drafting and vetting of documents.
• Monitor changes in the regulatory environment.
• Prepare and review Anti-Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferations (AML/CFT/CPF) regulations as may be required from time to time
• Represent the FIA in forums that require contribution in legal matters
• Manage and guide a team handling legal services under his/her supervision
• Provide legal advice and opinions on relevant matters.
• Conduct performance appraisal of officers working under him/her.
• Respond to the needs of domestic stakeholders and international organizations when required.
• Carry out other duties as assigned from time to time.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• A Master’s Degree in Law from reputable institutions of higher learning.
• At least three (3) years’ experience at managerial level in a comparable function.
• Must be a practicing lawyer and member of good standing with the Malawi Law Society.
• Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on highly technical matters, as well as interacting with senior management of stakeholder institutions.

The interested candidates for these vacancies should possess the following attributes:

• Impeccable behavior with no criminal record, highly disciplined, trustworthy and without active political affiliation.
• Resourceful, innovative, organized analytical and strategic thinker.
• Ability to work effectively under critical deadlines, with a large degree of independence, and deliver results.
• Ability to produce complex reports.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be conversant with financial crime laws in the country.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products and other relevant ICT

If you meet the above requirements and have a passion to contribute to the fight against financial crimes, submit a package of your application through the link available at www.fia.gov.mw, Facebook or Linkedin. The application letter should be addressed to:

The Director General
Financial Intelligence Authority
Private Bag B441
LILONGWE 3

Applications should be submitted by Wednesday, 10th September 2025, electronically. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. FIA is an equal opportunity employer.