Corporate Attorney

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 Cayman Islands based Corporate Attorney 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 corporate team, the successful candidate will enjoy challenging and high profile work. 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 Provide high‑level advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including public and private M&A, private equity transactions, IPOs, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, SPACs, corporate governance, digital assets, and general commercial law. Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated transaction documents, including share purchase agreements, merger agreements, shareholder agreements, financing‑related corporate documents, and restructuring instruments. Working with our blue-chip client base that includes major international financial institutions, multinational businesses, global investment firms and leading onshore law firms Coordinate cross‑border transactions by liaising with onshore counsel, financial advisors, and other stakeholders. Keep clients informed of relevant legislative or regulatory developments affecting corporate structures, financing, or transactional execution. Support knowledge‑sharing initiatives, including updates to internal teams and contributions to thought leadership. Actively support business development initiatives, including maintaining and expanding client relationships, contributing to pitches or proposals, and supporting cross-selling efforts. Work collaboratively with colleagues across all levels and across practice groups where matters overlap.

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring Between 5 - 10 years' relevant post qualification experience from a recognised leading law firm in a major onshore or offshore jurisdiction. Strong technical expertise in complex corporate and commercial matters for public and private companies. Digital assets experience is desirable, but not essential Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills with the ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice. Demonstrated ability to manage complex matters independently while also contributing to team initiatives. Proven ability to provide timely, commercial advice to clients. Ability to build strong internal and external client relationships. Proactive approach to workload management, collaboration, and contributing to a positive team culture.

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.

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.

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