Job 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, international banks, 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 London-based Finance Associate on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) 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

In this role you will be working in a team structure including 4 partners, 4 Of Counsel/associates, 2 paralegals and 2 legal secretaries and will fill the role of Associate to the Finance Group in the London office of Maples and Calder.


The successful candidate will work on an active portfolio of repackaging vehicles of various investment banks, Cayman Islands listings, real estate finance and fund finance matters, other structured finance programmes, derivatives and general corporate and banking opinion work.


Associates will enjoy an unrivalled exposure to quality and visible transactions and will be provided the opportunity to build their profile in the market. The team works very closely with the other London practice areas and Maples Group offices to ensure a seamless and comprehensive service for its domestic and international clients.


The responsibilities of the role will include, but are not limited to:

Liaising with investment banks, legal teams at onshore law firms, local directors of SPVs and registered agents/administrators Drafting of Cayman Islands and British Virgin Islands deal documents from precedents Drafting listing documents and liaising with the Cayman Islands Stock Exchange on listings Reviewing standard transaction documents from onshore counsel Advising on structured finance matters including securitisations, structured fund products, derivatives, repackagings and CLOs Working on real estate investment and development financing matters Acting for a client base comprising domestic and international clients and acting for both lenders and borrowers. Engaging in business development activities, being active in the promotion of the firm and seeking opportunities for new work and cross-selling. Working as part of a team, including taking an active part in sharing knowledge and experience within the team

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have strong technical skills, a strong work ethic and a commitment to building a legal career within the offshore banking and finance space. The ideal candidate will have the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team environment. The candidate's qualifications and experience will also include:

At least 5 years' post qualification experience in banking and finance Both experience and training should have been completed with a leading law firm in a major onshore or offshore jurisdiction A strong academic background, with excellent written communication and drafting skills Excellent technical knowledge and a strong commercial awareness Highly organised, strong transactional management skills, self-motivated and team-orientated

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) Hybrid working 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.


Maples' standard policy to undertake various background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Maples will only ask applicants to disclose a past criminal conviction 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. Maples 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 Maples before a decision is made.


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