Corporate Lawyer (Digital Assets/Fintech/Crypto) Full-time Job

About the job

Put aside for one moment that will you be living and working in one of the most desirable locations on the planet, this job could be career-defining wherever it was based. It offers an opportunity to specialise in offshore transactional work for the rapidly developing cryptocurrency/digital assets sector, gaining experience that will place you right at the cutting edge of the market.

Some prior experience in crypto/digital assets is preferred but we are also interested in hearing from corporate/financial services/funds lawyers who have a genuine interest in the sector. It will suit someone who enjoys a diverse range of work since you could be advising on everything from corporate and finance-related matters to the ever-changing regulatory and compliance landscape that clients in this sector must navigate. You may even be called on to offer support in disputes from time to time. It promises to be challenging, exciting, and ultimately highly rewarding.

Requirements

Overseas qualified lawyers must be admitted in the UK or an equivalent Commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia, New Zealand or Canada).

Likely to suit someone with 5-6 years’ PQE (5 years’ PQE required for work permit).

Strong corporate law background with experience of, or a keen interest in, the crypto/digital assets/fintech sector.

Package

Attractive tax-free salary (negotiable depending on experience).

Comprehensive benefits and bonus.

Relocation package (flights + temporary accommodation on arrival + expenses allowance).

Process

Interviews will take place by videoconference

Start dates typically around 3-6 months later (depending on your notice period).

Our clients provide comprehensive assistance with visas and relocation

The Cayman Islands

A world-class international financial centre, Grand Cayman offers lawyers the opportunity to do high-quality and complex work that compares favourably with that in a leading onshore law firm. Outside of work, the climate lends itself to an outdoors lifestyle whether that be diving, sailing, relaxing on the beach or enjoying a bite to eat at a waterfront restaurant. Life here is good; rarely does anyone regret making the move.

Origin Legal International

Our team has 25 years’ experience of helping lawyers to make international and offshore moves. If you would like to find out more about this role or chat about an overseas move in general, please get in touch.

"Legal recruitment specialists in Private Practice, In-house, HR, International, Local Government and Paralegal appointments"
Origin Legal is a specialist legal recruitment consultancy launched in January 2005 by a management team that first came together in 1996. They are now one of the UK's leading providers of legal jobs for In-house Counsel, Partners, Solicitors, Lawyers, Legal Executives and Paralegals. Origin Legal has specialist teams of experienced recruitment consultants handling legal vacancies in UK and International Private Practice, In-house commercial departments, Local Government and contract and temporary Paralegal appointments. The companys primary aim is to deliver the highest quality service and through successful legal recruiting, develop and maintain long term relationships with clients throughout the UK.
Origin Paralegal is a specialist division within Origin Legal which enables us to offer a full legal recruitment service from Paralegal to Partner. Origin Paralegal places paralegals and support staff in private practice and in-house departments both in the UK and overseas.
The Origin Legal International team has over 20 years experience of placing lawyers across the EMEA, Asia-Pacific and Offshore markets as well as specialising in senior level appointments into the international law firm sector in London.
Origin Legal HR specialises in the Human Resources sector and handles recruitment assignments into HR functions for a broad range of firms in the UK and EMEA generally and has developed a strong reputation for delivering a thorough and professional service.