Date: 20 Jun 2026
Location: Grand Cayman, KY, KY1-9001
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Company: Walkers Global
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.
Overview of role
The Executive Legal Secretary will work as part of a high functioning team in delivering exceptional client service. The individual will provide high-level administrative support to senior attorneys and partners in a fast-paced environment. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and a deep understanding of legal procedures and documentation. The Executive Legal Secretary will report into the Senior Manager, Secretarial Services and act as a key liaison between clients, legal professionals, and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and efficient workflow.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
Assist in the preparation of standard and complex legal documents i.e. drafting incorporation and formation documents in respect of Cayman Companies, Cayman Partnerships and Cayman LLCs. Registering foreign partnerships and foreign LLCs in the Cayman Islands.
Manage filings with all internal and external bodies e.g. filing Cayman Islands Monetary Authority
Organise documents for Fund entities to be uploaded for registration through the Government Portal, REEFS.
Assist in the termination of funds when they reach the end of life to include the drafting of relevant documents, ensuring all fees are settled with the client, notices filed and published with Cayman eGazette and liaising with Government bodies in order to have them fully dissolved and removed from the Cayman Islands General Registry
Liaise with the Registered Office in respect of Entity filings, dealing with service requests i.e. obtaining Certificates of Good Standing and making sure all relevant documents are sent for adding to the minute book
Prepare first drafts of documents including (without limitation) initial and amended and restated memorandum and articles of association; board minutes and directors resolutions; shareholder resolutions; powers of attorney; structured finance transaction documentation (including declarations of trust and corporate services agreements); mutual fund documentation (including Forms MF1 and MF2 etc.); legal opinions; share certificates; entries for registers of mortgages and charges
Create, edit, amend documents including the preparation of "blacklined" documents and store correspondence and documents in the appropriate electronic matter file,
Billing support including drafting of billing narratives; assisting with collections, liaising with the Clients and Accounts Department
Responding to internal and external telephone enquiries, and ensuring that every call is attended to in a professional and polite manner
Photocopying, faxing and scanning of documents and correspondence
Diary management including scheduling client meetings, preparing agendas and ensure logistics are handled smoothly
Arranging the opening, closing and archiving of accounts and files
Organising cheque requests and collection
Maintaining and updating details of client contacts and addresses both within the Lawyer's personal contact database under InterAction and the Firm's dataset within i-Manage
Supporting other members of the secretarial team and work collaboratively with them to complete work to a high standard and meet required deadlines
Maintain accurate records and correspondence files in relation to the Lawyer's client files
To liaise with clients as appropriate and in accordance with Lawyer's instructions and firm policies
To be familiar with, and comply with, Firm policies relevant to the purpose of the job
Participate in special projects as and when required in relation to the Firm's and the Lawyer's practice areas
Carry out any other duties commensurate with the purpose of the job, including the performance of duties outside normal working hours
Education, Skills & Experience
A recognised legal secretarial qualification from a recognised university or college
A minimum of 5 years secretarial experience in the legal field supporting senior professionals
A strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures and documentation
Experience with legal practice management and document management systems
Candidates will need to demonstrate a high level of effectiveness in each of the following skills and abilities:
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with billing software and CRM systems
Exceptional organisational and time management skills
High level of discretion and professionalism
Excellent client service
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate to people at all levels
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Calm under pressure, with a flexible and proactive mindset
Excellent attention to detail
70 wpm typing skill with an accuracy of 98%
Positive attitude with a practical, common-sense approach; resilient
To work in a flexible manner and respond to changing circumstances and emergency situations
Pro-active and flexible attitude for any ad-hoc tasks
Willingness to broaden skills to meet evolving requirements
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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.
