Partner - Insolvency & Dispute Resolution - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

We seek a suitably qualified Senior Counsels with a minimum of 8 years post qualification experience, preferably Caymanians or Residents with Employment Rights holders, who are talented and highly motivated to join our dynamic Finance and Corporate team, in the Cayman Islands. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal matters for high-profile clients and be involved in a wide range of complex and rewarding legal work.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

Senior Counsels - 8+ PQE

Multiple Vacancies

Finance and Corporate

Salary Range US$250,000 - US$300,000

• Proactively assist in the expansion and growth of the Cayman office's Finance practice, working alongside the Firm's Finance (and corporate where applicable) practices across all of Walkers' offices. This will involve becoming engaged in, and (in time) leading the implementation of, cross-border initiatives aimed at ensuring the Firm leverages its business across the global business. 
• Proactively lead the team in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success and at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients. This will involve taking ownership of the development of relationships with core clients, referral of work and cross selling the Finance practice across the Firm. 
• Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, sharing of knowledge and actively participate in conferences, seminars and internal training.
• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients, and support colleagues, and partners on all client matters.
• Participate as a senior team member in the Finance and Corporate team, working alongside the Partners as a key figure within the team by supervising and supporting junior Fee Earners
• Maintain a strong and sustained record of revenue generation and profitability; manage costs appropriately; ensure personal utilization meets expectations.
• Mentoring and supervising of attorneys.
• Adhere to Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts.
• Lead in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge, and participate in conferences, seminars and internal training.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified in the Cayman Islands or in another Commonwealth jurisdiction with a minimum of 10 years of post-qualification experience within a top-tier international or leading offshore law firm.
• Excellent academics, a minimum of an Upper Second-Class (2.1) Honours law degree from a Tier 1 University is preferred.
• Recognized in the profession as a thought-leader and subject expert, with a track record of being the go-to person on the team for knowledge of the practice group.
• Demonstrable examples, in past work experience, which proves excellent understanding of relevant market and client industries.
• Proven track record for driving a Firm’s profitability through sustained record of revenue generation, cost management, matter and lawyer profitability and pricing, billing and collectives' management, including sound financial management.
• Proven judgment, application and interpretation of the law with the ability to effectively communicate legal advice, thoughts and ideas.
• Track record for strategic, considered and successful business development and ability to cross-sell and deepen client relationships with the Firm.
• Demonstrable personal commitment to successful recruiting, mentoring, developing and supporting others to increase the overall success of the Firm.
• Proven experience with internal knowledge development, contributions to knowledge management and external thought leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities, good communication, tolerance, respect and is a well-regarded and trustworthy individual, both internally and amongst clients.
• Experience managing risk with a flawless record of compliance with risk management procedures.
• Top ranking in the Legal Directories preferred.

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance-based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

We invite applications from suitably qualified Caymanians or residents with Employment Rights. Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time.

#LI-MC1