Associate (Ocorian Law (Cayman))

Fund services | Corporate | Capital markets | Private client | Regulatory & Compliance

We help clients succeed by unlocking new value through expertise, trust and scale. We deliver solutions that solve complex challenges faced by asset managers, financial institutions, corporates, high net-worth individuals and family offices.

We’re a trusted partner to over 8,000 clients globally. We are proud to have long-lasting partnerships with our clients. With more than 1,500 colleagues, we operate across 20+ countries, our scale enables us to support our clients globally and locally, providing a seamless client experience across borders and service lines.

Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Managing Partner, an associate will be responsible for assisting the partners and senior associates of OLCL with client work and ancillary operational matters.  The main responsibilities of the role will be providing quality Cayman Islands legal advice and assisting the partners to drive client-centred innovation, business development and team management initiatives to ensure that OLCL meets its ongoing objectives. The postholder will be expected to demonstrate knowledge of basic legal transactions.  If applicable, the postholder will also be responsible for delegating tasks to junior members of the team and participating in other team initiatives.

Main Responsibilities

Organic growth and expansion

• assist with the development and communication of OLCL’s strategic direction in a way that inspires, educates, includes and reassures;
• implement an effective business development and cross-selling plan which results in increased profits directly linked to the initiatives set out in it;
• represent OLCL in dealings with other law firms, governmental bodies and other firms and organisations who are involved in client matters;
• seek client feedback and adept to market expectations;
• prepare articles, thought-pieces and social media updates;

Operational excellence

• deliver a client-centric service;
• understand and follow policies and procedures adopted to protect OLCL’s staff members, clients and assets;
• assist with knowledge management and information-sharing initiatives;
• embrace, and provide constructive feedback on, technology deployed by OLCL;

People and talent management

• demonstrate leadership capabilities;
• assist with the management and development of junior team members, including paralegals, articled clerks and secretaries (where applicable);
• assist the partners to maintain a positive and productive working environment;
• encourage staff-led growth and training initiatives;

Financial management

• support OLCL’s profitability and implement procedures for appropriate matter management, including the preparation of fee proposals, matter resourcing, time recording, invoicing, collections and cost-management; and

Ancillary

• perform any other activities which may reasonably be required in connection with the role.

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Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experienced professional with at least 5 years’ post-qualification experience in the legal profession.
• Proven knowledge of Cayman Islands legal matters in one or more of OLCL’s practice areas.
• Ability to independently manage and maintain a book of clients.
• Demonstrate strong business development, marketing and client relationship skills by developing and implementing outcome focused strategies for existing clients.
• Strong management and communication skills.
• Proven practice management, time management and organisational skills.
• High level of integrity and excellent presentation skills.

Our Values

All staff are expected to embody our core values that underpin everything that we do and that reflect the skills and behaviours we all need to be successful.  These are:

• We are CLIENT CENTRIC – Clients are at the centre of our world, and we’re committed to providing expertise and specialist solutions to meet their most complex challenges.
• We are AMBITIOUS – We aim high. We think and act globally, seizing every opportunity to delight our clients and support our colleagues - wherever in the world they may be.
• We are AGILE – We act on our initiative to get things done for our clients. Our independence gives us the flexibility and freedom to keep things simple, efficient and effective.
• We are COLLABORATIVE – With a curious mindset, we ask the right questions to get to the right solution, for our clients faster. We collaborate to win together and share our successes.
• We are ETHICAL – We behave with integrity at all times and assume positive intent, building trust through responsible actions and honest relationships.