Finance Lawyer (Cayman Islands)

Origin Legal Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore legal firm is seeking an experienced finance lawyer for its Cayman Islands practice. The role offers the opportunity to join a team of top-tier ex-City lawyers and engage in various finance work including acquisition and structured finance. Candidates must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction, with 5-6 years PQE preferred. This is an ideal role for those who thrive in a client-facing, fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• 5-6 years PQE is likely to suit candidates.
• Experience in high-value finance work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Join an impressive team of ex-City/international firm lawyers.
• Take a lead on matters and gain hands-on experience.
• Build a network of contacts in the market.

Skills

High-value finance work experience

Client-facing skills

Networking abilities

Education

Admitted in the UK or Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

An international offshore heavyweight is looking for an experienced finance lawyer for its Cayman Islands practice. If you crave a complete change of scene but are wary about compromising your career, this could be your answer.

Joining an impressive team of ex-City/international firm lawyers, you will quickly see that the quality here compares with any top-tier onshore firm. The practice spans the full range of finance work and is likely to include acquisition, leveraged and funds finance as well as more general structured finance/debt capital markets work.

Once you know the ropes, you will be encouraged to take a lead on matters, getting hands‑on experience and enabling you to build your network of contacts in the market. It’s an ideal environment for someone who enjoys a varied and fast‑paced practice and who thrives in a client‑facing role.

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 5-6 years’ PQE.
• Experience of high-value finance work is essential, but the firm is happy to consider finance generalists or those with more targeted finance expertise in one of the core areas.