Litigation Associate 3 - 6 yrs - Cayman

Reference #4820

Permanent Position

Posted on 06/09/2009

Start: July / August 2009

Salary: to 250,000 + relocation + bous

Description: The litigation Group of our Offshore client has 10 partners and in excess of 25 other fee-earners globally providing litigation and dispute resolution services to blue-chip, house-hold name clients both locally and internationally. Operating in the highly regarded Bermuda litigation team, this role will support the partners in further developing this rapidly growing practice area where prospects for career progression in the medium term are excellent. Managing cases across the range of mainstream local and international banking disputes - for instance, commercial loans, asset finance, letters of credit, security, insolvency, fraud, asset recovery and anti-money laundering, financial regulation, capital markets.

Required Skills: • A sound knowledge of banking law in a litigation context. • Familiarity with the banking industry and experience in dealing with in-house counsel. • Ability to manage cases and lead other lawyers with initiative, drive and independence, within the group structure. • Flexibility, occasionally supporting cases across a range of other litigation issues. • Strong presentation skills, preferably with experience in internal and external training. • Flair for initiation of and participation in business development activies, forging strong client relationships. • An aptitude for giving crisp, clear and practical advice.

Education: Our client is insisting on a lawyer with excellent academic achievement with a minimum 2:1 degree • Experience of banking and or insolvency litigation gained from a leading practice or Law firm• Ability to achieve continuous improvement and developme

Position potential: Prospects for career progression in the medium term are excellent.

Contact

Michelle Blissett

345-943-2020

michelleb@affinity.ky

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