Senior Associate - Litigation

About the role As part of the litigation team in Cayman, lawyers from Associate to Partner level working on a range of commercial litigation and insolvency matters. These will include very high-value, complex disputes from urgent interim relief applications to trial, including shareholder disputes, injunctions and commercial trials. Drawing on the strength of our global team across multiple international jurisdictions, we have a winning track record and provide seamless cross-border client service. Responsibilities Provide tailored legal advice and action accordingly through: • Effective note taking and recording of clear instructions • Excellent research skills • An ability to produce first-class legal opinions on complex areas of law and fact patterns • Providing concise letters and reports for clients, written in plain language • Drafting concise documents in plain language • Interviewing and advising clients, helping them decide the best course of action • An ability to produce confident written and oral advocacy in a time sensitive environment Business generation: • Contribute to appropriate business development activities of the team and the firm • Wherever the opportunity arises, promote the services of teams from across the firm to the client for whom you are acting • Actively participate in thought leadership • Introduce new clients to the firm • Achieve agreed business development targets (if any) • Identify and attend appropriate networking opportunities Requirements • Barrister or qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years post qualified experience • Understand and relate instructions in relation to corporate and commercial issues • Conduct effective matter management • Develop strong client relationships • Communicate concisely both verbally and in writing with colleagues and clients • Draft documents that are clear and concise • Conduct negotiations where appropriate • Presentation skills advantageous • A willingness to be actively engaged in business development • Ability to manage a team and workloads effectively and calmly • Use initiative to manage problems without heavy reliance on a Partner, driving the tempo of a case • Develop strategic planning skills and consultative relationship with clients • Balance the act of serving the client and the firm • Develop substantial professional network and understanding of how different clients industries can assist the firm Benefits: • Health Insurance • Pension • Vacation • Death-in Service Benefit • Discretionary Bonus