Corporate Lawyer

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

Please note: this role is based in the Cayman Islands and will require relocation to Cayman.

Corporate Associate – Investment Funds / Private Equity

MRA Search is partnering exclusively with Conyers in their search for an ambitious and dynamic lawyer to join its growing Investment Funds and Private Equity team, part of our wider Corporate Department, in the Cayman Islands.

What Will You Do

• Advise on fund formation across the full spectrum of investment fund strategies including private equity, hedge, venture capital, digital assets and private credit
• Advise on high profile and large downstream private M&A transactions acting on both buy and sell sides
• Advise large institutional PE sponsors alongside top tier US and International law firms, gaining direct exposure to the most sophisticated work in the offshore funds / PE market
• Advise emerging managers on Cayman Islands fund formation
• Guide clients through the full lifecycle of fund matters, from initial structuring and formation through to launch and beyond (including registration and ongoing compliance with the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA))
• Review offering documents and provide strategic counsel on a wide range of operational, corporate governance, regulatory and compliance matters, developing deep expertise in an area of law that is well established in the Cayman Islands
• Draft share purchase, investment and shareholders’ agreements
• Provide investor side due diligence on proposed investments into Cayman Islands registered funds and target entities
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior associates who are committed to your professional development, receiving hands‑on mentorship and meaningful feedback
• Engage directly with clients and other fund service providers from day one, building strong relationships on a peer-to-peer level
• Contribute to cross-practice matters alongside colleagues in our litigation, fund finance, insurance, regulatory, trusts and governance service departments, broadening your perspective and skill set
• Participate in business development initiatives, industry events, and thought leadership opportunities
• Contribute to know‑how, client alerts, training and business development initiatives that enhance the firm’s reputation and practice, while mentoring more junior team members

What You Will Need

• 5 - 7 years’ relevant PQE, with prior experience practising in a funds and / or M&A team at a recognised law firm
• Admitted, or eligible to be admitted, to the Cayman Islands Bar (this means candidates who are admitted in Cayman, Australia, New Zealand, England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, BVI (Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court) or Bermuda).
• Strong academics
• Excellent technical and drafting skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication skills
• Outgoing personality with an interest in business development