We are looking to recruit an experienced lawyer with a strong corporate background to join our expanding Cayman Islands practice.
The role involves working as part of the Cayman Islands practice, advising institutional and non institutional clients on complex local and cross border finance transactions. The practice covers banking and finance including structured finance and capital markets transactions and advising on related regulatory issues.
You should have between five and seven years’ experience post qualification experience in private practice, with strong corporate finance and cross border finance expertise including with respect to collateral arrangements, and the ability to take responsibility for significant aspects of transactions including managing junior lawyers and paralegals. You should be qualified in a recognised common law jurisdiction, and have a minimum of 2:1 honours degree, preferentially a law degree. You must also have at least 12 months’ experience practising in the Cayman Islands.
The role will involve working closely with partners and clients in the firm's international practice across several different industry sectors. An additional language would be advantageous.
Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications the range for which will be US$185,000 to US$215,000 plus discretionary bonus. Other benefits include health insurance, 25 days annual leave, contributory pension plan, gym membership, life assurance and income protection insurance.
This role is open to suitably qualified Caymanians.
To apply for this role, please send a copy of your resume to recruitment@careyolsen.com
The closing date for applications is 13 November 2026.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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