We are looking to recruit an experienced lawyer with a strong commercial dispute resolution and litigation background to join our expanding Cayman Islands practice.
Our Cayman Islands dispute resolution and litigation practice advises institutional and non-institutional clients both locally and internationally on contentious and non-contentious commercial matters. Working alongside a dynamic team, you will play an important role in continuing to build the successful disputes resolution practice.
You should have between five and seven years’ experience as a qualified litigation attorney working on high value commercial and financial services litigation, with a particular emphasis on contractual, tortious and statutory commercial claims, cross border issues, and contentious insolvency matters. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage cases efficiently while supporting the wider team in driving strategic outcomes for clients. Experience and knowledge of Cayman Islands law and civil procedure is advantageous.
Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications, the range for which will be US$185,000 to US$220,000, plus discretionary bonus. Other benefits include health insurance, 25 days annual leave, contributory pension plan, gym membership, life assurance and income protection insurance.
For more details and to apply for the role (VA878), visit careyolsen.com/careers
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th November 2026.
Please direct any questions to recruitment@careyolsen.com.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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