Associate

Overview of role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Funds Associate to join our dynamic and growing team in the Cayman Islands. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on cutting-edge legal matters for high-profile clients, including some of the world's leading investment funds. As a Funds Associate, you will be involved in a wide range of complex legal work, including fund formation, structuring, and ongoing regulatory compliance.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

• Providing technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients.
• Developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm's success, while becoming a valued resource to clients.
• Providing advice on a wide range of investment fund matters, including hedge, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, energy, credit, debt, venture capital, cryptocurrency, and blockchain.
• Providing advice with respect to corporate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, series financings, and corporate reorganizations.
• Supporting colleagues, senior counsel, and partners on matters.
• Leveraging the global network to build the Firm's resources.
• Maintaining a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability.
• Adhering to the Firm's values, professional ethics, and procedures.
• Participating in the development of the practice's know-how, sharing knowledge, and occasionally participating in conferences, seminars, and internal training.

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified in the Cayman Islands or in another Commonwealth jurisdiction, in the latter case with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum of an Upper Second-Class Honours law degree; from a Tier 1 University preferred.
• Experience working in a top-tier international or leading offshore law firm.
• Proven track record in managing complex legal transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to perform above and beyond expectations in a fast-paced and high-performance culture while delivering an accurate and timely work product.
• Highly skilled and proficient in written and verbal communication.
• Experience working with legal precedents and law firm management tools, including timekeeping and billing systems.
• Relevant business development and marketing experience within a top-tier international or leading offshore law firm.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, a team player, willing to support others regardless of personal role or task, and to help others in identifying development needs and subsequent training.

Walkers offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for career progression and an excellent remuneration package, including a discretionary performance based bonus, pension and fully covered health insurance for employees and 5 weeks' vacation. Remuneration will commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Please note that Walkers will not accept any applications received from agencies at this time. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the closing of the role.

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