Fund Associate

Maples Group; George Town; On-site; MYR 613,000 - 899,000; Full time

Job summary

Maples Group is seeking an experienced funds or corporate lawyer to join its market-leading funds team in the Cayman Islands. The role offers unrivalled exposure to high‑quality international deals in a collaborative, supportive environment.

You will bring strong funds/corporate experience, exceptional drafting and a proven track record in managing relationships with sponsors and clients. A robust academic record and business development skills are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Highly relevant funds and/or corporate experience gained within a recognised leading law firm in a major onshore or offshore jurisdiction
• A strong academic background, with excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Practice management and business development skills or experience
• Excellent technical knowledge and a strong commercial awareness

Skills

Funds experience

Corporate experience

Drafting skills

Business development

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

The Maples Group is a leading global provider of legal and financial services, trusted by many of the world’s largest investment fund managers and international corporations.

Our distinction flows from our carefully curated team: 2,500+ professionals characterised by tenacity, ethics and exacting excellence. Operating in key financial centres across the Americas, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, our international presence offers a unique springboard for career development and cross-cultural immersion.

Who We Seek

Our merit-based culture suits professionals in pursuit of boundless careers and lives. Beyond their acumen, team members are collaborative and conscientious, bringing a healthy sense of drive and purpose to each interaction and to all aspects of their work.

About the Role

This role represents an excellent opportunity for an experienced funds lawyer or corporate lawyer with international deal experience to join our market-leading investment funds team in the Cayman Islands. The team is highly collaborative and the successful candidate will enjoy a supportive team environment and unrivalled exposure to quality transactions.

The team represents and advises sponsors on a range of fund related matters, including but not limited to fund formation, establishment of governance and carry vehicles, operational and compliance matters during a fund's lifecycle, portfolio holding and acquisition structures, restructurings and fund end of life and liquidity solutions. Given the global reach of our clients there is plenty of opportunity to collaborate with the other offices and business units within the Maples Group.

EXPERIENCE

What You Bring

The successful candidate will have strong technical skills, a strong work ethic and a commitment to building a legal career in funds. The ideal candidate will also have the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well within a team environment. The candidate's qualifications and experience will also include:

• Highly relevant funds and/or corporate experience gained within a recognised leading law firm in a major onshore or offshore jurisdiction
• A strong academic background, with excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Practice management and business development skills or experience
• Excellent technical knowledge and a strong commercial awareness

BENEFITS & REWARDS

The most enduring professional relationships are reciprocal relationships. The Maples Group prioritises employee health and wellbeing. Depending on your location, we offer a range of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental and optical)
• Competitive vacation packages
• Educational assistance and professional development programmes
• Savings or pension plan
• Life insurance
• Travel insurance
• Global mental wellness programme
• Sports clubs and social events

ABOUT MAPLES GROUP

Over five decades, the Maples Group has grown from modest beginnings into one of the world's preeminent professional services firms, offering specialised fiduciary, fund administration, regulatory and compliance, entity formation and management and legal services on the laws of the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Ireland, Jersey and Luxembourg.

You can learn more about the Maples Group on our corporate website. Experience our culture and our people on our Careers Page or on our LinkedIn.

Please note that it is the Maples Group standard policy to undertake various background screening checks on all applicants to whom a conditional job offer is made. Except for roles based in the Republic of Ireland, the background checks will include criminal records checks when a conditional job offer is made. If you have a criminal record, it does not mean that your job offer will be automatically withdrawn. The Maples Group will make all job offer decisions on a case-by-case basis and will take a number of factors into account, such as the role that you are applying for and the nature and circumstances of the past offence. You will have the opportunity to discuss the matter with us before a decision is made. Further details will be provided at the time any conditional job offer is made.

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