Associate (Ocorian Law (Cayman)) at Ocorian

George Town, , Cayman Islands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cayman Islands Legal Matters, Corporate Law, Funds Law, Finance Law, Private Client Law, Digital Assets Law, Legal Advice Delivery, Client Advising, Business Development, Team Leadership, Matter Ownership, Client Origination, Supervision, Thought Leadership, Risk Management, Compliance

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices. We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines. Job Description What's In it for you Private Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Death In Service Pension Scheme Annual Salary Review Flexible Working Hours Hybrid Working Ocorian Law (Cayman) Limited (OLCL) will consider applications from candidates with experience and knowledge of Cayman Islands legal matters in two or more of the following practice areas: corporate; funds; finance; private client; and digital assets. Reporting to a Partner of OLCL, the counsel will be expected to deliver high-quality Cayman Islands legal advice on complex matters, act as a lead adviser on key client mandates and drive client-centred innovation, business development and team leadership to help OLCL achieve its strategic objectives. The role includes independent matter ownership, active client origination and supervision of one associate. Main Responsibilities Client work and market profile Lead on complex Cayman Islands matters in one or more of OLCL’s core practice areas, delivering technically excellent and pragmatic advice and anticipating client needs. Act as the day‑to‑day contact for some of OLCL’s key clients, proactively gather client feedback and adapt to market expectations to enhance service delivery and retention. Represent OLCL in interactions with onshore law firms, governmental and regulatory bodies and other stakeholders involved in client matters. Produce thought leadership, including articles and briefings, and contribute to external profiles (e.g. events and selective social media updates) to support brand visibility. Business development and growth Help the partners of OLCL to develop and execute effective and measurable business development and cross‑selling plans which increase revenue and profitability. Collaborate with colleagues across OLCL and the wider Ocorian network to deliver integrated solutions. Leadership and supervision Demonstrate clear leadership capabilities, supervise, mentor and develop junior team members, provide structured feedback and foster a positive, inclusive and high‑performance culture. Delegate effectively, ensure quality control on delegated work and contribute to knowledge management and information-sharing initiatives. Operational excellence and risk management Deliver a consistently client‑centred service and uphold OLCL’s policies and procedures. Embrace and provide constructive feedback on technology deployed by OLCL to drive efficiency, accuracy and collaboration. Manage matters effectively, including scoping and fee proposals, resourcing, time recording, billing, collections and cost control to support profitability. Ensure rigorous risk and compliance standards, escalating issues appropriately and contributing to continuous improvement of processes. Ancillary Perform any other tasks and duties which may reasonably be required in connection with the role. #LI-Hybrid #LI-JM1 Qualifications Qualified lawyer with at least 8 years’ post-qualification experience. Familiarity with Cayman Islands legal matters which fall within two or more of OLCL’s core practice areas. Ability to manage and maintain a book of clients independently. Evidenced business development and marketing capability, including cross‑selling and measurable contribution to revenue growth. Strong leadership, management and communication skills. Excellent practice management, time management and organisational skills. High integrity and strong presentation skills. Additional Information All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful. These are: We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges. We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be. We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective. We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes. We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships. Equal Opportunities for Everyone Please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make the process easier for you. You can reach us at [email protected]. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status. Region: Americas Jurisdiction: Cayman

Responsibilities

The counsel will lead on complex Cayman Islands legal matters in core practice areas, delivering technically excellent advice and acting as the day-to-day contact for key clients. Responsibilities also include driving business development, supervising junior team members, and ensuring operational excellence and rigorous risk management.