Lawyer

Please note: this is an on-site role based in the Cayman Islands and relocation is required.

About Us

KPMG Law is part of KPMG in the Cayman Islands. Our legal team provides services to clients globally across multiple industries, with strength in insurance, asset management, and international business. KPMG’s global legal network, comprising more than 3,750 professionals in over 80 jurisdictions; our lawyers operate as integrated, multidisciplinary advisors, enabling us to respond seamlessly and collaboratively to our clients’ needs.

The successful candidate will be expected to reside and work in the Cayman Islands, a prominent global financial center offering an exceptional quality of life. Full relocation support and work permit sponsorship will be provided.

The Role

Regulatory Lawyer – Associate/Senior Associate

We are seeking an experienced financial services regulatory lawyer with 5-8 PQE to join our growing practice and play a strategic role in shaping the firm’s future.

You will advise clients across all financial services sectors including banking, re/insurance, securities, virtual assets, corporate services and company management. Experience in virtual assets would be advantageous. You will provide high‑quality legal advice on multi-jurisdictional transactions and key regulatory matters -including licence and change of control applications, advising on CIMA rules and regulations, AML, data protection, beneficial ownership and economic substance. You will be required to build strong, trust‑based relationships with clients and intermediaries by providing commercial and practical legal advice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high‑quality regulatory advice on complex financial services matters
• Rigorous approach to risk management internal risk protocols
• Support and lead on significant engagements
• Manage client matters effectively, ensuring clarity of scope, delivery, and commercial outcomes
• Collaborate with colleagues across the KPMG global network, including KPMG Law firms, locally and internationally, to deliver integrated service
• Ensure strong commercial and financial management of matters
• Contribute to fee estimates, proposals, and pricing discussions
• Build and maintain senior client and intermediary relationships with clear communication throughout
• Support the development of precedents and internal knowledge resources
• Work closely with KPMG Corporate Services and other senior internal stakeholders
• Mentor and guide junior lawyers in conjunction with Partners

Skills Knowledge and Expertise:

• Qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally from a top‑tier firm
• Strong virtual asset experience would be advantageous
• Deep technical expertise in financial services regulatory law
• Demonstrated experience advising on complex regulatory issues and leading client matters
• Ability to contribute to practice development and provide leadership within the team
• Business development experience is an advantage but not essential
• International experience in other Commonwealth jurisdictions is desirable

We are seeking a technically strong and collaborative team player lawyer with a proven ability to build trusted client relationships internally and with clients and contribute meaningfully to the future growth of the practice. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced, inclusive environment and play an important role in the firm’s strategic development.

What we can offer you:

• A competitive remuneration package that is commensurate with qualifications and experience
• A work-life balance with an emphasis on promoting health and wellbeing
• Flexible vacation scheme
• Medical and pension schemes
• Recognizable and reputable corporate social responsibility program

About KPMG Law

KPMG is a global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. KPMG is the brand under which the member firms of KPMG International Limited (“KPMG International”) operate and provide professional services. “KPMG” is used to refer to individual member firms within the KPMG organization or to one or more member firms collectively.

KPMG firms operate in 138 countries and territories with more than 276,000 partners and employees working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. Each KPMG member firm is responsible for its own obligations and liabilities.

KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients. For more detail about our structure, please visit kpmg.com/governance.