Trust Associate |. 2-5 PQE | Cayman Islands

Agnew O'Brien Global Legal Recruitment; Kentucky; Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading offshore legal recruitment firm seeks an experienced lawyer with strong trusts expertise to relocate to the Cayman Islands. This role focuses on advising clients on complex trust and probate matters, managing applications, and drafting legal documents. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years' PQE in trust law and an interest in business development. This position offers an exceptional lifestyle with tax-free earnings.

Benefits

Tax-free earnings

Warm climate and world-class beaches

Modern infrastructure

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' PQE in trust law, probate, and wealth structuring.
• Experience drafting trust instruments and estate planning documentation.
• Exposure to trust litigation and regulatory matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex trust and probate matters.
• Manage applications and support disputes before the Grand Court.
• Draft trust instruments and estate documentation.
• Engage in business development and client management.
• Support junior team members and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Trust law expertise

Probate experience

Wealth structuring knowledge

Client management

Drafting skills

Education

Admitted in a recognised Commonwealth jurisdiction

Job description

Overview

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an onshore lawyer with strong trusts experience to relocate to the Caribbean and build a successful career with a leading offshore firm. Based in the Cayman Islands, you will join a highly regarded Trusts & Private Wealth team advising professional trustees, investment managers, family offices and high net worth individuals on the full gamut of matters, often incorporating significant cross-border elements.

Qualifications

Applicants should be admitted in a recognised Commonwealth jurisdiction with 3-5 years' PQE and proven experience in trust law, probate and wealth structuring. Experience in trust and supplemental deed drafting, wills, probate applications, advisory work, family office planning and restructuring exercises will be essential. Exposure to trust litigation, such as legal research, pleadings and court liaison, would be advantageous, while knowledge of regulatory matters including beneficial ownership, sanctions and data protection would also be welcomed, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Advising on complex trust, probate and wealth structuring matters.
• Managing non-contentious applications and supporting contentious disputes before the Grand Court.
• Drafting trust instruments, supplemental deeds and estate planning documentation.
• Engaging in business development, marketing and client relationship management.
• Contributing to knowledge sharing and supporting junior team members.

Relocation and Benefits

The Cayman Islands combine a globally recognised financial services hub with an enviable lifestyle. Residents enjoy a warm climate, world-class beaches, modern infrastructure, and a safe, welcoming community. With tax-free earnings and regular international connectivity, relocating to the island offers both career development and an exceptional quality of life.

For a confidential discussion about this position, please forward your CV and supporting details to james at agnewobrien.com or apply via this website. Only applicants who meet the stated criteria and match the requirements of our client will be contacted.

Agnew O'Brien is a trusted recruitment partner to the legal sector, providing tailored services to exceptional talent across the globe.