A top offshore firm is looking for experienced lawyers with FS Regulatory experience to spearhead the practice’s growth in their British Virgin Islands office. 6PQE with either a BVI, UK or Ireland legal qualification is required. 
   
The successful lawyer will provide legal advice on a broad range of established and evolving offshore matters and have exposure to some of the best legal work in the market. You will advise on all aspects of regulatory matters impacting asset managers, investment funds (both open and closed-ended), banks, administrators, family offices and high net worth individuals.
   
The key responsibilities for this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advising clients on a wide range of financial services regulatory and compliance matters such as AML/CFT, beneficial ownership, Data Protection, FACTA/CRS and other international initiatives such as the OECD BEPS regime
• Liaising with regulatory, administrative and enforcement authorities including as part of any client onsite prudential inspections
• In conjunction with senior leadership, developing and implementing the regulatory practice growth strategy
• Developing and maintaining strategic relationships with key clients, regulators and internal and external stakeholders
• Training, supervising and mentoring associates within the regulatory team and the broader Maples Group
• Actively contribute to thought leadership initiatives, client events, seminars and podcasts
• In conjunction with the knowledge management team, researching, analysing and developing policy and legislation
• Working with a client base that comprises blue chip domestic and international clients, particularly in the investment, banking and fiduciary sectors as well as all major onshore law firms
• Advising in relation to the regulation of digital asset

   The BVI offers a fantastic beachfront lifestyle, offering the best of unspoilt Caribbean beauty, combined with complex, high-quality legal work. Career progression is particularly strong in this team, and the firm will offer a compelling remuneration package, including a good bonus, relocation and benefits, with very low income tax. 
  
This is a great role for an ambitious lawyer looking to take a step up, or anyone looking for adventure. It would also be an interesting role for someone more senior who wants a change of scene.