Please note: this role is based in the Cayman Islands and will require relocation to Cayman.Please note: this role is based in the Cayman Islands and will require relocation to Cayman.Associate – Investment Funds / Private EquityMRA 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 DoAdvise on fund formation across the full spectrum of investment fund strategies including private equity, hedge, venture capital, digital assets and private creditAdvise on high profile and large downstream private M&A; transactions acting on both buy and sell sidesAdvise 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 marketAdvise emerging managers on Cayman Islands fund formationGuide 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 IslandsDraft share purchase,



investment and shareholders' agreementsProvide investor side due diligence on proposed investments into Cayman Islands registered funds and target entitiesCollaborate closely with partners and senior associates who are committed to your professional development, receiving hands-on mentorship and meaningful feedbackEngage directly with clients and other fund service providers from day one, building strong relationships on a peer to peer levelContribute to cross-practice matters alongside colleagues in our litigation, fund finance, insurance, regulatory, trusts and governance service departments, broadening your perspective and skill setParticipate in business development initiatives, industry events, and thought leadership opportunitiesContribute to know‐how, client alerts, training and business development initiatives that enhance the firm's reputation and practice, while mentoring more junior team membersWhat You Will Need5 - 7 years' relevant PQE, with prior experience practising in a funds and / or M&A; team at a recognised law firmAdmitted, or eligible to be admitted, to the Cayman Islands Bar (this means candidates who are admitted in Cayman, Australia, Current Zealand, England & Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, BVI (Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court) or Bermuda).
Strong academicsExcellent technical and drafting skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and deadlinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent communication skillsOutgoing personality with an interest in business developmentBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.
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📌 Private Equity Associate (New South Wales)
🏢 MRA Search
📍 New South Wales