Commercial Litigation Lawyer – Cayman Islands

Origin Legal; England; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore law firm is seeking a commercial litigation lawyer to join its Cayman Islands team. This role involves advising on high-value cross-border disputes, working closely with industry leaders. Ideal candidates will have 3-6 years of PQE and will be qualified in the UK or a Commonwealth jurisdiction. Attractive tax-free salary in the USD 160k-220k range, alongside comprehensive benefits and relocation assistance, make this an excellent opportunity for career advancement in a vibrant financial hub.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive benefits

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ PQE required for work permit.
• Experience in high-value commercial disputes is essential.
• International law qualifications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Cayman law aspects of major cross-border disputes.
• Engage in various forms of litigation, including banking and financial disputes.
• Contribute to business development and client management.

Skills

Commercial litigation experience

Client management

Cross-border dispute resolution

Education

Qualified Barrister or Solicitor in the UK or Commonwealth jurisdiction

3-6 years’ PQE

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Cayman law elements of major cross-border disputes and handle high-value, technically complex disputes.
• Work closely with leading Partners in the offshore sector and contribute to business development and client management.
• Engage in contractual, shareholder or joint venture disputes, contentious insolvency, fraud and asset tracing, or specialist banking and financial services litigation as applicable.

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 3-6 years’ PQE (minimum 3 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 (expected to be in the range of USD 160k-220k depending on experience).
• 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.