Litigation Associate

OVERVIEWThe 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 Barrister or Solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience 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 SeekOur 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 RoleWorking 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, to develop the litigation and insolvency practice.EXPERIENCEWhat You BringThe successful candidate's qualifications and experience should include: Between 4-5 years' post qualification experienceHighly 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 chambersHigher Rights of Audience qualification and experienceDemonstrated negotiation, legal research and strategy development skillsOutstanding drafting and technical skillsA strong academic backgroundA proven ability to provide timely and commercial advice to clientsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsThe 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 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 & REWARDSThe 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 workingCompetitive vacation packagesEducational assistance and professional development programmesSavings or pension planLife insuranceTravel insuranceGlobal mental wellness programme Sports clubs and social eventsABOUT MAPLES GROUPOver 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.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.