Support and participate generally in the continued growth of the firm's Corporate, Finance, Funds and Regulatory team. Provide legal advice on a wide range of corporate, funds, regulatory, and FinTech/digital assets matters to commercial clients (both institutional and private).
Take an active role in business development and marketing the department and firm to existing and potential new clients.
Leadership and management of the Cayman Islands Corporate, Finance, Funds and Regulatory team.
- Advise clients competently and confidently on the technical aspects of a wide range of Corporate, Finance, Funds and Regulatory matters.
- Be assertive and creative when developing or finding solutions to problems and methods of
working. Add value through innovative ideas and approaches; - Approach issues with commercial sense and provide solutions which are pragmatic;
- Guide clients on strategy relating to the particular matter they are advising on, meeting client needs or reacting quickly to changing requirements;
- Prepare case analyses and supporting documentation with cost estimates. Effectively negotiate with clients about fees;
- Effectively monitor WIP and amounts billed against cost estimates and agreed budget and billing arrangements;
- Participate in the firm's internal and external training programmes;
- Contribute to the development of Know How and precedents when drafting complex documents;
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, to help retain and attract more clients and work into the business. Actively contribute to the development of clients and contacts for the whole firm;
- Take proactive role in developing relationships with clients. Work with others to ensure a cross-
departmental approach is taken to client management. Recognise and exploit cross-selling - Have a good understanding of activities and services of competitors and have mechanisms in place to keep up to date;
- Clearly understand the firm's strategy and look for ways that the department can work with other groups to further develop opportunities. Participate effectively as a member of the team involved;
- Actively promote the firm's public profile
- Support senior associates and partners in the management and training of more junior fee earners and trainees;
- Demonstrate effective supervision and guidance to junior lawyers/ trainees/ paralegals to develop the skills of the team. Delegate and manage the work of junior lawyers/ trainees/ paralegals appropriately and monitor the progression of work, providing appropriate guidance when required;
- Help create a participative and productive work environment;
- Respect and encourage the contribution of junior lawyers and support staff. Encourage and support others to make the best of their abilities. Motivate colleagues through recognition, praise and mentoring;
- Constantly looks for ways to develop own skills and knowledge, including management skills.
Applicants must be qualified Lawyers, admitted to practice in the Cayman Islands. They will have:
- At least 10 years' post qualification experience with no less than 5 years' PQE being obtained in the
Cayman Islands. - Partner level experience gained in an offshore law firm.
- Expertise in funds, regulatory, and FinTech/digital assets law.
Applications for Caymanians are preferred.
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