Associate, Insolvency & Dispute Resolution - Bermuda

Walkers; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Hamilton is seeking an Associate to advise on litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in contentious insolvency and commercial litigation. The ideal candidate will possess a Commonwealth lawyer qualification and 3-5 years of experience at a reputable firm, showcasing a proven track record in litigation and strong business development capabilities. Join a diverse team committed to equality and excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' post-qualifying experience at a reputable law firm.
• Proven track record of successful litigation outcomes.
• Ability to create and execute business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise on cross-border contentious insolvency and litigation.
• Provide expert opinion and service to international clients.
• Develop client relationships and assist with business development.
• Conduct complex, high-value litigation as needed.

Skills

Excellent academic and top-level experience

Post-qualifying experience

Ability to conduct cases effectively

Strong leadership and management experience

Education

Qualified Commonwealth lawyer

Job description

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

The Associate will advise on all aspects of litigation and dispute resolution with particular emphasis on contentious insolvency, creditor and shareholder remedies, general commercial litigation, and contentious trust litigation.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Working within the IDR team in the Bermuda office advising on a wide range of cross-border contentious Insolvency, corporate and general commercial litigation, trust and regulatory related disputes.
• Operate as a technical resource to clients providing sound expert opinion and highly responsive service to international clients.
• Help develop existing client relationships and assist with business development.
• Support colleagues and partners on operational matters of significance to the firm.
• Leverage professional and personal global network to grow the firm's resources.
• Maintain revenue and profitability targets and provide recommendation for optimizing growth.
• Participate in the development of the practice's know-how, share knowledge, and participate in conferences, seminars, and internal training.
• Provide technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients.
• Independently and/or as part of a broader team, conduct complex, high value litigation in the Supreme Court of Bermuda, Court of Appeal or Bermuda and in arbitration as client needs dictate.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Excellent academic and top-level experience
• Bermuda and/or qualified commonwealth lawyer with 3-5 years' post-qualifying experience at a reputable law firm
• Ability to independently conduct cases effectively is essential, with a proven track record of successful litigation outcomes.
• Determined ability to create and execute business development initiatives.
• Strong leadership and management experience, including delegating work and overseeing junior attorneys.

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.