Legal Intern — Banking & Compliance

Legal Intern — Banking & Compliance — Bank of Valletta

Bank of Valletta, Malta's largest domestic bank, offers a legal internship in its Legal and Compliance department at its Valletta head office. BOV provides a structured training environment where interns gain exposure to banking law, loan documentation, security creation, AML compliance, and corporate governance — all within Malta's systemically important financial institution.

The intern will rotate across the legal department's key functions — lending and security, regulatory compliance, litigation support, and corporate secretarial — providing a comprehensive foundation in banking legal practice. This placement is highly sought-after and provides a direct pathway into Malta's financial services legal market.

• Assist with reviewing loan documentation and security verification
• Support title due diligence for mortgage lending through the Public Registry
• Research banking regulatory questions and prepare internal memoranda
• Assist with AML compliance documentation and KYC file reviews
• Support corporate secretarial functions and board meeting preparation
• Assist with litigation support including document preparation and court filing

• Currently enrolled in the LL.D. programme at the University of Malta
• Strong academic record in banking law, commercial law, and obligations
• Basic understanding of the Banking Act (Cap. 371) and AML legislation (Cap. 373)
• Interest in banking legal practice and financial services compliance
• Bilingual English and Maltese essential
• Available for a minimum 6-month placement