We're looking for a qualified lawyer to join our Litigation and Insolvency team as Counsel in our Cayman office. We believe passionately in having a shared ambition; a strong sense of common purpose, where every member of the global team is clear about our goals and the role they can play in helping to achieve them. Working at Mourant provides excellent exposure to challenging and complex work and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.
Mourant is a leading offshore law firm with expertise in Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Jersey and Guernsey law. Through Mourant Governance Services we deliver a complementary range of fiduciary, administration and governance services.
Our clients include many of the world's leading financial institutions, corporations, public organisations, private equity houses and investment funds, as well as ultra-high-net-worth individuals and family offices. We routinely work in partnership with the most prestigious international legal and accountancy firms.
Experience, skill & technical knowledge required:
• Must be a Cayman Islands Admitted Attorney or eligible to be admitted as one
• Minimum 10 years' relevant post qualification experience working in the areas of insolvency and litigation at a leading law firm. Offshore experience will be an asset
• Strong academic background
• Excellent inter-personal, leadership and presentation skills
• Proven experience advising and acting on large multi-jurisdictional and/or contentious matters.
• Strong drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to provide rapid, accurate advice to clients including major financial institutions, regulators, and high net worth individuals among others.
Compensation will be in the range of USD$200,000 - USD$265,000 and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Work Hours: 160+ hours per month
Preference will be given to Caymanians, Permanent Residents, and RERC Holders.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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