Corporate Lawyer (Digital Assets) - Based Cayman Islands

Origin Legal Ltd; London; Remote; GBP 89,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive tax-free salary

Comprehensive benefits and bonus

Relocation package

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking an Associate specializing in offshore transactional work within the cryptocurrency and digital assets sector. This role offers a competitive tax-free salary, comprehensive benefits, and relocation support. Candidates should have a strong corporate law background, ideally with 3-6 years’ PQE and an interest in the evolving regulatory landscape. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding opportunity in an international setting, this could be the role for you.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted in the UK or equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Experience in or interest in the fintech sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of corporate matters and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate and finance-related matters.
• Support clients navigating regulatory compliance.
• Assist in disputes as needed.

Skills

Corporate law background

Interest in crypto/digital assets

3-6 years’ PQE

Education

Qualified in UK/Commonwealth

Job description

Specialist in International and Offshore Legal Recruitment

Put aside for one moment that will you be living and working in one of the most desirable locations on the planet, this job could be career-defining wherever it was based. It offers an opportunity to specialise in offshore transactional work for the rapidly developing cryptocurrency/digital assets sector, gaining experience that will place you right at the cutting edge of the market.

Some prior experience in crypto/digital assets is preferred but we are also interested in hearing from corporate/financial services/funds lawyers who have a genuine interest in the sector. It will suit someone who enjoys a diverse range of work since you could be advising on everything from corporate and finance-related matters to the ever-changing regulatory and compliance landscape that clients in this sector must navigate. You may even be called on to offer support in disputes from time to time. It promises to be challenging, exciting, and ultimately highly rewarding.

Requirements

• Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada).
• Likely to suit someone with 3-6 years’ PQE (3 years’ PQE required for work permit).
• Strong corporate law background with experience of, or a keen interest in, the crypto/digital assets/fintech sector.

Package

• Attractive tax-free salary (negotiable 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.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Law Practice