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Corporate/Funds Associate (4-5 years PQE) - Maples & Calder (Jersey) LLP

Corporate/Funds Associate (4-5 years PQE)

The Maples Group looks to add a Jersey based Corporate/Funds Associate 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

The role represents an excellent opportunity to join our Jersey office and to make a significant contribution to our dynamic and growing practice. Opened in 2018, Maples and Calder provides premium quality Jersey legal advice to the corporate, finance, investment fund sectors and, through Maples Fiduciary Services (Jersey) Limited, the Maples Group offers complementary entity formation and corporate/administration service solutions. There is an exciting, diverse and healthy mix of opportunities generated by the local team and referrals through our global colleagues, with a focus on prestigious cross-border mandates for blue-chip and institutional-level clients.

The successful candidate will have exposure to some of the best offshore legal work in the market and will work as part of, and be supported by, a highly successful, entrepreneurial and collegiate team.

Key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advising blue-chip clients on a wide range of matters, with a particular focus on providing legal advice on formation, ongoing legal and regulatory compliance, restructuring and termination of different types of investment vehicles and other entity types
• Working with a client base that focuses on international investment managers and sponsors and with onshore law firms in major financial centres
• 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 and in daily interaction with the partners and taking an active part in sharing knowledge and experience by managing junior lawyers
• Participating in global and local CSR projects and initiatives

Our Jersey office comprises a strong mix of newly qualified, mid-level and highly experienced lawyers and partners. The successful candidate would be joining a team of five Partners, two Of Counsel and six associates and will have the opportunity to work collaboratively on various matters across the team.

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

Applicants should have highly relevant experience in general corporate or funds matters and be looking for a long-term career with the Maples Group. Candidates must have 4 - 5 years' relevant post qualification experience. Both experience and training should have been completed with a leading law firm in a major onshore or offshore jurisdiction. Outstanding academics are a must.

This post requires significant attention to detail, professionalism, ability to multi-task, and excellent organisational, prioritisation and communications 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

For more information about this role and the Maples Group, email Tamara James at Tamara.James@Maples.com or click Corporate/Funds Associate

To apply, please submit your CV using the following link:  https://bit.ly/3XoCRbU

Closing date: 20 March 2023

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Interested..?

For more information or to apply for this job please contact:

Tamara James
Tamara.James@Maples.com