Corporate Lawyer

Corporate Lawyer – Broad Corporate / Funds / Finance practice - Major offshore firm - Cayman Islands

If you are a mid-level lawyer with experience in corporate, funds and/or finance, and you are looking for an exciting lifestyle change combined with a positive step forward in your career, this Cayman-based role could be ideal.

Details

A well-known offshore law firm is seeking a mid-level lawyer to join its Cayman transactional practice. You will be advising international clients (directly and alongside onshore lawyers) on the Cayman law elements of a broad range of high-value corporate, investment funds and, banking and finance transactions. This is a varied role with plenty of client contact and responsibility. It will require the ability to juggle a range of matters at any one time, and so is ideal for someone who enjoys work that turns over quickly. You will be joining a team that has experienced substantial growth over recent years and which has ambitious plans moving forwards. 

Requirements

• Mid-level Associate, probably in the 3-6 years’ pqe range. (3 years’ pqe is required as a minimum in order to secure a work permit in the Cayman Islands).
• Specialist corporate, funds or finance experience or a more general background in high-value cross-border transactional work gained with a leading City/equivalent firm.
• Admitted in the UK or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction.

Salary and application information

• Salary will be dependent on experience. As a guideline, we would expect it to pay somewhere in the range of USD140k to USD175k base salary, tax-free. There is an attractive bonus scheme, full benefits package and a good relocation allowance.
• Interviews are via videoconference and can usually be scheduled to fit around your working day.
• If successful we would anticipate a start date of 4-6 months from application.

The Cayman Islands

With high-end international legal work, a vibrant ex-pat community, year-round sunshine, and world-class sailing and water-sports, Grand Cayman might be as close as you get to the perfect career/lifestyle move. When you need a break from island life, weekends in Miami, Cuba or across the region are easily accessible. See our website for a full guide to living and working in the Cayman Islands.

Origin Legal International

Our international team has 20 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make career-defining and life-changing moves overseas. We will advise you on every step of the journey from preparing your CV, through interview preparation, negotiating a package and finally making the move.

Your application will be treated as confidential and we will never release your details without your approval so whether you are ready to apply or in the early stages of fact-finding, get in touch and we will be happy to help.