Associate - Litigation

MRA Search; City Of London; On-site; GBP 133,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Conyers in the Cayman Islands is seeking an Associate to join its premier Litigation & Restructuring Group. The role requires relocation to Cayman Islands and admission to the Cayman Islands Bar.

You will advise on cross-border litigation, manage high-stakes matters, and work with top-tier clients and onshore teams. You will benefit from direct mentorship from partners, exposure across jurisdictions, and opportunities to contribute to business development and client alerts while developing your

Qualifications

• Must have 5–6 years’ PQE in financial services litigation or related field.
• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar.
• Strong academics and excellent drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise leading clients on cross-border litigation and complex mandates.
• Collaborate with partners and senior associates to develop; receive mentorship.
• Work on novel matters to shape legal precedent in offshore market.
• Engage directly with clients from day one.
• Contribute to multi-jurisdictional matters with colleagues in other offices.
• Participate in business development initiatives and thought leadership.
• Contribute to know‑how and training within the firm.

Skills

Cross-border litigation

Client engagement

Legal drafting

Oral advocacy

Business development

Education

Cayman Islands Bar admission

Job description

Please note: this role is based in the Cayman Islands and will require relocation to Cayman.

Associate – Litigation

MRA Search is partnering exclusively with Conyers in their search for an ambitious and talented lawyer to join its top-tier Litigation & Restructuring Group in the Cayman Islands. The Group has extensive experience advising blue-chip clients on high stakes litigation assignments. The Group is increasingly instructed on the highest profile cases in the Cayman Courts, with multiple appearances in the Court of Appeal and Privy Council in recent times.

Conyers is part of the offshore ‘Magic Circle’, with strength and depth across a variety of practice groups. That means that the firm’s litigators work on a wide range of contentious mandates involving, for example, investment funds, fiduciaries, listed companies, managers and insurers. They assist clients around the world and work closely with onshore counsel.

What Will You Do

• Advise leading clients on cross-border litigation and complex mandates, gaining direct exposure to the most sophisticated work in the offshore market
• Collaborate closely with partners, counsel and senior associates who are committed to your professional development, receiving hands‑on mentorship and meaningful feedback
• Work on novel matters in a jurisdiction at the forefront of global financial services, helping to shape legal precedent
• Engage directly with clients from day one
• Contribute to multi-jurisdictional matters alongside colleagues in other offices, broadening your perspective and skill set
• Participate in business development initiatives, industry events, and thought leadership opportunities
• Contribute to know‑how, client alerts, training and business development initiatives that reinforce the firm’s market‑leading practice, while mentoring more junior team members.

What You’ll Need

• Between 5 and 6 years’ relevant PQE, with prior experience in financial services litigation in a recognized practice
• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted to the Cayman Islands Bar (this means candidates who are admitted in Cayman, Australia, New Zealand, England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, BVI (Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court) or Bermuda).
• Strong academics
• An interest in written and oral advocacy
• Excellent technical and drafting skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills and creative thinking
• Outgoing personality with an interest in business development