Description

OVERVIEW

The Maples Group is a standard bearer in financial and legal services, trusted by many of the world’s largest hedge fund managers, private equity firms and international corporations. 

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.

The Maples Group looks to add a British Virgin Islands based Solicitor or Barrister to our team and invites eager and qualified candidates to apply.  We are committed to diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain and develop world-class talent.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives.  Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

Working closely with colleagues across the Litigation team the successful candidate will enjoy challenging and high profile work. You will be responsible for dealing with day to day matters and workloads in the BVI litigation practice of the firm, working closely with senior management in the BVI office, as well as globally.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• To undertake all work including, inter alia, the settling of pleadings, preparation for hearings, provision of advice, negotiation, conferencing and representation of clients in the Commercial Division of the High Court and the High Court, Court of Appeal and the Privy Council as required by the litigation partners, to excellent professional standards
• To demonstrate substantial experience of legal work within the post holder's area of responsibility and ability to demonstrate significant specialism or depth of knowledge in a particular area relevant to the needs of the Firm's client base
• To provide the highest quality legal advice to clients and colleagues on such matters as required by the clients and/or the litigation partners from time to time
• To provide advice to clients and to the firm on changes in legislation and case law that may have an impact on litigation or advice given and to keep up to date with new and proposed legislation, new cases and other developments, which may have an impact on clients
• To make a professional evaluation of all legal aspects with supervision and guidance
• To present complex arguments before courts, tribunals, committees or sub-committees with excellent results
• To liaise effectively with clients and instil confidence and trust in respect of service provision
• To undertake tasks and casework as allocated by the litigation partners and in accordance with instructions
• To liaise with professional bodies, research institutions, counsel and other external organisations as required from time to time
• To assist in the development of and to operate and be conversant with all technology systems used for the work of the litigation team

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

The successful candidate's qualifications and experience should include:

• Between 3-6 years' post qualification experience
• Highly relevant advocacy experience in complex international commercial litigation, contentious cross-border insolvency and/or restructuring matters from a recognised leading law firm in a major onshore or offshore jurisdiction or chambers
• Higher Rights of Audience qualification and experience would be preferable.
• Demonstrated negotiation, legal research and strategy development skills
• Outstanding drafting and technical skills
• A strong academic background
• A proven ability to provide timely and commercial advice to clients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work as part of a team, lead and supervise junior associates and take an active part in sharing knowledge and experience within the team

Candidate must be admitted to practice law in the British Virgin Islands, England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. This post also requires significant attention to detail, professionalism, ability to multi-task, and excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to adhere to internal policies and procedures.

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships.  The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including: 

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website.  Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on LinkedIn.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

Disclaimer: All personal information collected during the application process will be used for recruitment-related purposes only. Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Notice at maples.com/privacy for details on how we handle personal information relating to job applicants.