Associate/Senior Associate
Date: 11 Dec 2024
Location: Hamilton, BM, HM11
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
Walkers' Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice group offers Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Irish and Jersey law advice on regulatory matters on a global basis. Our team comprises dedicated specialist financial regulatory and risk management advisory lawyers. Our Bermuda based team advises solely on the laws and regulations of Bermuda.
We regularly advise financial institutions including a wide range of businesses in the banking, insurance, investment fund, digital asset, fiduciary and securities investment sectors.
The opportunity is for a financial regulatory lawyer to join the Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice group in our Bermuda office. The lawyer will be dealing with magic circle firms and global financial institutions, and will have a high quality and varied range of regulatory work.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
• Advise clients on existing and new regulations which impact Bermuda and our clients, including both domestic and international measures.
• Communicate key regulatory updates and client alerts.
• Work with the other members of the Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice group to offer prompt and clear advice to help our clients determine how best to maintain compliance with relevant regulations, licensing requirements, marketing restrictions and reporting requirements.
• Although this is primarily a non-contentious role, there may be a need to assist with regulatory enforcement matters such as advice on potential exposure/implications of an investigation/enquiry, negotiating settlement agreements and defending and advising on enforcement actions and court appeals.
• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients.
• Assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients.
• Adhere to Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts
• Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge, and occasionally participate in conferences, seminars and internal training.
Education, Skills & Experience
• Advise clients on existing and new regulations which impact Bermuda and our clients, including both domestic and international measures.
• Communicate key regulatory updates and client alerts.
• Work with the other members of the Regulatory & Risk Advisory practice group to offer prompt and clear advice to help our clients determine how best to maintain compliance with relevant regulations, licensing requirements, marketing restrictions and reporting requirements.
• Although this is primarily a non-contentious role, there may be a need to assist with regulatory enforcement matters such as advice on potential exposure/implications of an investigation/enquiry, negotiating settlement agreements and defending and advising on enforcement actions and court appeals.
• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients.
• Assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm’s success at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients.
• Adhere to Firm's values and professional ethics and proactively seek resolution of conflicts
• Participate in the development of the practice’s know-how, share knowledge, and occasionally participate in conferences, seminars and internal training.
Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
