Corporate Funds Lawyer (5+ PQE) | Cayman Islands | US$200,000 + Bonus + Full Relocation
Location: Cayman Islands
Salary: Circa US$200,000 + Performance Bonus
Relocation: Comprehensive Relocation Package Provided
A leading offshore law firm in the Cayman Islands is seeking an experienced Corporate Funds Lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded investment funds and corporate practice.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a lawyer from a top-tier offshore, UK, Irish, Australian, New Zealand, Canadian or major international law firm looking to accelerate their career in one of the world's premier financial centres. The successful candidate will advise a sophisticated international client base including investment managers, private equity sponsors, hedge funds, institutional investors and financial institutions.
The Role
You will work on a broad range of high-value and cross-border matters, including:
- Formation, structuring and ongoing operation of Cayman investment funds
- Hedge funds, private equity funds, venture capital funds and other alternative investment structures
- Fund launches, restructurings and terminations
- Corporate transactions involving fund vehicles and financial services businesses
- Regulatory and governance matters affecting Cayman entities
- Advising international asset managers, sponsors and institutional investors on Cayman law aspects of transactions
- Working closely with leading legal advisers and financial institutions across key global markets
Candidate Profile
- Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience
- Strong experience in investment funds, corporate or financial services matters
- Trained and currently practising with a leading offshore, Magic Circle, Silver Circle, top US or other highly regarded international law firm
- Excellent technical drafting and transactional skills
- Strong academic background
- Commercially minded with excellent client relationship skills
- Ability to work effectively within an international and collaborative team environment
What's on Offer
- Circa US$200,000 base salary ( tax free )
- Attractive discretionary bonus
- Tax-neutral jurisdiction
- Clear career progression opportunities
- High-quality international client work
- Market-leading offshore platform and support infrastructure
Full Relocation Package
The successful candidate will receive a comprehensive relocation package including:
- Cayman Islands work permit sponsorship
- Flights for relocation
- Four weeks' temporary accommodation on arrival
- Four weeks' car rental upon arrival
- Relocation assistance and onboarding support
- Ongoing benefits package
Why Cayman?
The Cayman Islands offers a unique combination of sophisticated international legal work, a high standard of living, year-round sunshine and a globally recognised financial services industry. Lawyers enjoy exposure to complex cross-border matters while benefiting from an exceptional lifestyle and tax-efficient environment.
While preference will be given to Caymanian-qualified lawyers, the firm is also keen to consider high-calibre candidates from other leading offshore and international jurisdictions who can demonstrate strong investment funds and corporate experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please apply or contact Rhys.