Regulatory Partner | Cayman Islands

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm is seeking a senior regulatory lawyer to join its Cayman Islands office as a partner. The role involves advising prestigious clients on various regulatory matters and offers significant autonomy with a highly competitive tax-free financial package.

Benefits

Tax-free financial package

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience with expertise in Cayman Islands regulatory law.
• Proven track record at partner or senior counsel level.
• Broad experience in financial services regulation.

Responsibilities

• Advise on Cayman Islands regulatory matters like AML/CFT, FATCA, and digital assets.
• Manage client relationships and lead a team.
• Develop strategic business opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Education

Admission in a recognised Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

An outstanding opportunity exists for a senior regulatory lawyer to join the Cayman Islands office of a leading global law firm as a partner within its highly regarded regulatory and financial services practice.

Working with an established client base of major asset managers, investment funds, financial institutions, banks, administrators, family offices and high-net-worth individuals, the successful candidate will advise on a full range of Cayman Islands regulatory matters, including AML/CFT, FATCA, CRS, SIBA, Economic Substance, Data Protection, Beneficial Ownership, OECD BEPS initiatives and digital assets regulation. The role will also involve extensive interaction with regulatory authorities, strategic business development, client relationship management, and team leadership responsibilities.

Key requirements:

• 10+ years’ post-qualification experience with significant expertise advising on Cayman Islands regulatory law.
• Admission in a recognised Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Proven track record at partner or senior counsel level within a leading international law firm or in-house regulatory counsel role.
• Broad experience advising clients on financial services regulation, compliance and associated legal frameworks.
• Excellent leadership, team management and mentoring skills.
• Strong technical, commercial, and client-facing abilities.
• Exposure to BVI regulatory matters would be advantageous.

This is a high-profile role offering significant autonomy, access to premier clients, outstanding support infrastructure, and a highly competitive tax-free financial package alongside comprehensive benefits.

For more information, please send your CV and supporting information in confidence to [e-mail] or apply via this website.

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