Legal Consultant

The role will provide a comprehensive and confidential Legal Consultancy service to the Banking, Corporate and Funds team, specifically focused in building the South American Practice. Key Responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert on specific ongoing matters, providing research, drafting, review and technically sound legal advice both internally and externally;
• Establishing, developing and maintaining productive relationships with external clients, specifically South American clients, whilst providing quality client service;
• Ensure decisions are consistent with and support broader team goals, legislative requirements and organisational policies;
• Provide Portuguese translation on conference calls with clients when required;
• Identify and retrieve information necessary to support legal decision-making;
• Preparing fee matter estimates and quotes for issue by Managing Associates and Partners;
• Creating, issuing and ensuring payment of invoices;
• Contributing to Knowledge Management for the team/ Brazilian market, ensuring that it is current and accurate;
• Ensuring effective management of time, effort and resources to generate maximum efficiencies.

To apply for this role please submit your application to www.caymanlegalrecruitment@ogier.com