Origin Legal Ltd
Commercial Litigation Lawyer – Cayman Islands
Requirements
Candidates must be overseas qualified lawyers admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction with a minimum of 5 years' PQE. Experience in high-value commercial disputes is essential, and a background in contentious insolvency is of particular interest.
Job Description
Commercial Litigation Lawyer – Cayman Islands
A leading multi-jurisdictional offshore law firm is looking for a commercial litigation lawyer to join its acclaimed Cayman Islands Dispute Resolution team. This is an opportunity to enjoy the myriad advantages of offshore life while advancing your career in a truly world-class financial centre.
Advising on the Cayman law elements of major cross-border disputes, your workload will be high-value, varied, and technically complex. You can expect to be at the forefront, working closely with some of the leading Partners in the offshore world and quickly building your contact book. Commercially focused but with a financial services flavour, you might be involved in contractual, shareholder or joint venture disputes, contentious insolvency, fraud and asset tracing, or specialist banking and financial services litigation. There will be ample opportunities to show your aptitude in both a legal and a client management/development capacity, ideal for an ambitious lawyer.
Requirements
- Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted (Barrister or Solicitor) in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada).
- Likely to suit someone with 5-8 years’ PQE (minimum 5 years’ PQE required for work permit).
- Experience of high-value commercial disputes is essential. A general commercial litigation background fits well but those with a relevant specialism, such as contentious insolvency, are also of great interest.
Package
- Attractive tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive benefits and bonus.
- Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).
Process
- Interviews will take place by videoconference
- Start dates typically around 3-6 months later (depending on your notice period).
- Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation.
The Cayman Islands
A world-class international financial centre, Grand Cayman offers lawyers the opportunity to do high-quality and complex work that compares favourably with that in a leading onshore law firm. Outside of work, the climate lends itself to an outdoors lifestyle whether that be diving, sailing, relaxing on the beach or enjoying a bite to eat at a waterfront restaurant. Life here is good; rarely does anyone regret making the move.
Origin Legal International
Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.
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About Origin Legal Ltd
"Legal recruitment specialists in Private Practice, In-house, HR, International, Local Government and Paralegal appointments" Origin Legal is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy launched in January 2005 by a management team that first came together in 1996. They are now one of the UK's leading providers of legal jobs for In-house Counsel, Partners, Solicitors, Lawyers, Legal Executives and Paralegals. Origin Legal has specialist teams of experienced recruitment consultants handling legal vacancies in UK and International Private Practice, In-house commercial departments, Local Government and contract and temporary Paralegal appointments. The company’s primary aim is to deliver the highest quality service and through successful legal recruiting, develop and maintain long term relationships with clients throughout the UK. Origin Paralegal is a specialist division within Origin Legal which enables us to offer a full legal recruitment service from Paralegal to Partner. Origin Paralegal places paralegals and support staff in private practice and in-house departments both in the UK and overseas. The Origin Legal International team has over 20 years’ experience of placing lawyers across the EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Offshore markets as well as specialising in senior level appointments into the international law firm sector in London. Origin Legal HR specialises in the Human Resources sector and handles recruitment assignments into HR functions for a broad range of firms in the UK and EMEA generally and has developed a strong reputation for delivering a thorough and professional service.