Senior Counsel - Regulatory & Risk Advisory - Cayman Islands

Overview of role

We seek 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 Regulatory 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

Regulatory

Salary Range US$250,000 – US$300,000

• Proactively assist in the expansion and continued growth of the Cayman office's Regulatory practice, working closely alongside the Firm's Regulatory teams across all Walkers' offices. This will include becoming actively engaged in, and over time taking a leadership role in, the development and implementation of cross-border initiatives designed to ensure the Firm maximizes opportunities across its global platform and leverages its international business effectively.
• Act as a senior team member in undertaking complex regulatory cross-jurisdictional analysis, providing comprehensive and practical solutions to clients. This includes advising regulated businesses on contentious regulatory matters such as investigations and enforcement actions, as well as providing guidance in the prosecution and defence of financial crime matters, sanctions-related issues, self-initiated internal investigations, and broader cross-border regulatory investigations.
• Demonstrate the ability to advise a diverse client base, with a strong and in-depth understanding of specific sectors within the financial services industry. These sectors include, but are not limited to, banking, insurance, securities investment business, corporate administration, and investment funds.
• Take a proactive leadership role in developing, maintaining, and expanding key client relationships that are critical to the Firm’s success, while becoming a trusted and valued advisor to clients. This includes ownership of relationships with core clients, generating referrals, and actively cross-selling the Regulatory practice across the Firm’s various offices and practice areas.
• Contribute to and lead the development of the practice group’s internal know-how by sharing knowledge, producing thought leadership, and actively participating in conferences, seminars, and internal training initiatives.
• Deliver technically sound, commercially practical legal advice and a highly responsive service to clients, while also supporting colleagues and Partners on client matters as required.
• Serve as a key senior member within the Regulatory team, working closely with Partners and playing a pivotal role in supervising, mentoring, and supporting junior fee earners to ensure high-quality work and professional development.
• Maintain a strong and consistent record of revenue generation and profitability by adhering to recommended billing rates, effectively managing costs, and ensuring that personal utilization targets are consistently met or exceeded.
• Mentor and supervise attorneys, demonstrating the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Act as a role model, fostering a culture that empowers others to perform at their highest potential.
• Uphold the Firm’s values and professional ethics at all times, proactively identifying and resolving conflicts in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Take a leadership role on matters of strategic importance to the Firm, leveraging the Firm’s global network to strengthen resources, capabilities, and client service delivery.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified in the Cayman Islands or another Commonwealth jurisdiction, with a minimum of 8 years’ post-qualification experience in a top-tier international or leading offshore law firm, and a strong academic background (minimum 2.1 Honours from a Tier 1 university preferred).
• Ambitious, commercially driven lawyer with a sharp intellect and proven experience in an established law firm environment.
• Strong legal expertise with a solid understanding of relevant markets, client industries, and financial services sectors including banking, insurance, securities investment business, corporate administration, investment funds, and cross-border investigations.
• Excellent technical drafting skills, able to deliver innovative and tailored legal solutions.
• Highly effective written and verbal communicator with the ability to provide clear, thorough, and well-reasoned legal analysis.
• Demonstrates strong enthusiasm for legal practice, with the ability to identify and develop key market sectors as part of a business development strategy.
• Proven ability to lead and manage complex legal matters, working both independently and collaboratively to deliver commercially sound advice.
• Strong financial discipline, including responsibility for billing, maintaining utilization targets, and managing WIP and accounts receivable within Firm guidelines.
• Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Experienced in legal precedents and law firm systems, including timekeeping and billing tools, with a track record of meeting or exceeding billing and collection targets.
• Adheres to matter management procedures, including accurate and timely time recording.
• Contributes to the growth of the Regulatory practice and wider global group, supported by strong business development and marketing experience.
• Builds and maintains strong client and stakeholder relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and actively driving cross-selling opportunities.
• Takes ownership of billing processes, ensuring timely invoicing and proactive matter management.
• Leads by example in knowledge sharing and contributes to the practice group’s expertise and reputation.
• Recognized as a trustworthy and respected professional with strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Supports the strategic goals of the practice group while maintaining high standards of financial and operational performance.
• Maintains strong risk management practices and compliance with Firm procedures.
• Contributes to knowledge resources through thought leadership, training, and precedent development.
• Works toward recognition in legal directories and establishing expertise within the practice group.

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.

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