Job Description
We are seeking an Associate to join our Cayman Islands Finance and Corporate team, with a focus on investment funds work. You will work within a highly regarded practice advising global asset managers, institutional investors and fund sponsors on a broad range of matters.
The role offers exposure to high-quality work across a range of fund structures and strategies, within a collaborative, partner-led team environment. You will be involved in matters spanning the full investment fund lifecycle, working in collaboration with colleagues across our international offices.
If you would like to join an award winning and forward thinking firm whose inclusive culture and values recognise that its people are fundamental to its success, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
Drive fund formation and structuring
Prepare and review of key fund documentation
Be involved in ongoing fund and investor-related work across the lifecycle
Be involved in related corporate and transactional matters, including restructurings
Obtain clear instructions from the client/intermediary, prepare draft documents for review by a senior associate or partner, and review and provide comments on documents provided by third parties.
Be the main point of contact for clients on allocated matters, ensuring cost-effective and efficient handling of matters.
Have the opportunity to manage your own matters and assist more junior fee earners with matter management.
Engage in business development opportunities including participation in conferences and external training programmes, identifying potential business opportunities with new and existing clients/intermediaries with support from the rest of the team.
About you
Qualified lawyer admitted in a recognised common law jurisdiction
Minimum 5 years’ post-qualification experience
Background in investment funds, corporate or finance work within a recognised law firm
Strong drafting skills and sound technical judgement
Ability to manage matters effectively with appropriate supervision
Candidates must be eligible to work in the Cayman Islands or meet work permit requirements
Any PQE stated in this job description is intended as a guide only. All candidates are welcome to apply regardless of their PQE, and will be considered based on their relevant technical knowledge and skills.