Cayman Funds & PE Lawyer - Senior Associate

MRA Search; Slough; On-site; GBP 133,000 - 222,000; Full time

Job summary

Conyers, a premier offshore law firm, seeks a Corporate Associate to join its Investment Funds and Private Equity team in the Cayman Islands. You will advise on fund formation across PE, hedge and venture capital, and support large downstream M&A transactions.

The role offers close collaboration with partners, direct client exposure, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic offshore practice, with relocation to Cayman required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of PQE in funds/M&A
• Admitted or eligible to Cayman Islands Bar
• Strong academic record and drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and work independently

Responsibilities

• Advise on fund formation across PE, hedge, VC, digital assets and private credit
• Advise on high-profile downstream private M&A transactions on buy and sell sides
• Advise leading sponsors and collaborate with top law firms
• Guide Cayman Islands fund formation from structuring to launch and ongoing compliance
• Draft share purchase, investment and shareholders' agreements
• Provide investor due diligence on Cayman Islands funds and target entities
• Engage with clients and fund service providers; participate in business development
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to know-how and alerts

Job description

Conyers, a premier offshore law firm, seeks a Corporate Associate to join its Investment Funds and Private Equity team in the Cayman Islands. You will advise on fund formation across PE, hedge and venture capital, and support large downstream M&A transactions.

The role offers close collaboration with partners, direct client exposure, and ongoing professional development in a dynamic offshore practice, with relocation to Cayman required.