Associate (Ocorian Law (Cayman))

Purpose of the JobReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesOrganic growth and expansionassist 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 excellencedeliver 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; andAncillaryperform any other activities which may reasonably be required in connection with the role.#LI-Hybrid#LI-SM1