COUNSEL / SENIOR INVESTMENT FUNDS LAWYER

A leading international law firm with a market-leading investment funds and financial services practice is seeking to recruit a Senior Investment Funds Lawyer to join its Cayman Islands office.

 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, well-established international funds practice, working closely with an existing Cayman-based partner and supported by a strong global investment funds team.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Acting as a key member of the Investment Funds team advising on the formation, structuring and ongoing operation of investment funds
•    Advising on Cayman fund vehicles, governance, and regulatory matters
•    Working closely with international counsel and clients on cross-border fund structures
•    Contributing to business development initiatives and client relationship management
•    Assisting with the development and maintenance of the team’s knowledge management resources
•    Supervising and mentoring junior lawyers (where appropriate)

 

 

Candidate Requirements:
•    Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 7 years’ PQE
•    Strong experience in investment funds, ideally with Cayman Islands exposure
•    Experience gained at an established offshore or international law firm
•    Strong technical knowledge of fund structuring and fund lifecycle matters
•    Self-starter with commercial awareness and business development acumen
•    Excellent drafting, analytical, organisational and communication skills
•    Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients in a fast-paced environment