Paralegal

**About The Maples Group** 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 characterized 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. Our side-by-side financial and legal services are similarly ripe for interdisciplinary learning and growth. Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialized fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services. **Position: Paralegal - Hong Kong** We are seeking a qualified Paralegal to join our Hong Kong Funds Team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work with world-class professionals in a collaborative, merit-based environment that supports boundless career development. **Key Responsibilities** • Respond to client enquiries regarding company and partnership formation processes, striking off, and liquidation procedures • Explain entity setup costs, maintenance requirements, and annual return processes to clients • Prepare formation documents for companies and partnerships, handling post-formation and filing procedures • Draft agreements, minutes, and documents based on firm precedents • Prepare documents for legalization and apostille, coordinating with foreign offices and clients • Submit various documents to the Cayman Registrar, Cayman Islands Monetary Authority, BVI Companies Registry, and BVI Financial Services Commission • Liaise with corporate administration teams for all necessary filings and registrations with Cayman and BVI authorities • Manage internal administrative responsibilities • Prepare legal opinions, including related director certificates, board and shareholder resolutions • Maintain registers of mortgages and charges for Cayman and BVI companies • Prepare fee breakdowns and client correspondence • Draft letters and agreements, including directors' resignation letters and consent to act documents **Required Qualifications** • Minimum 2-3 years of relevant corporate paralegal experience with international law firms • Ability to work effectively under pressure while managing high-volume instructions from lawyers • Flexible, eager to learn, and self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility • Excellent team collaboration skills • Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese • Uncompromising ethical standards and ability to work autonomously **Benefits & Rewards** We prioritize employee health and wellbeing through comprehensive benefits including: • Complete health coverage (medical, dental, and optical) • Competitive vacation packages • Educational assistance and professional development programs • Savings or pension plan • Life insurance and travel insurance • Global mental wellness program • Sports clubs and social events **Our Culture** Our merit-based culture suits professionals pursuing boundless careers and meaningful work. Team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing drive and purpose to every interaction and aspect of their work. We are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity as we attract, retain, and develop world-class talent. *Note: The Maples Group conducts background screening checks, including criminal records checks, on all applicants receiving conditional job offers. All decisions are made on a case-by-case basis considering various factors.*