We currently have an opportunity for a talented investment funds lawyer to join the funds team, which sits within the broader corporate team in our Cayman Islands office. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regarded funds practice, advising a diverse international client base of investment managers, sponsors and financial institutions.
As part of the investment funds team, you will advise on all aspects of fund formation, structuring and restructuring, as well as fund end-of-life matters, ongoing regulatory compliance and governance issues.
The ideal candidate will have experience advising on both open-ended and closed-ended investment funds and a strong understanding of related matters, including fund formation, fund listings, NAV and subscription financing and regulatory compliance. In addition, the candidate will possess excellent technical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues and to thrive in a collaborative team environment.
We are seeking a commonwealth qualified lawyer with eight to nine years post qualification experience in investment funds from a top tier corporate, commercial or investment funds firm. The candidate must have at least 12 months’ experience practising in the Cayman Islands.
Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications the range for which will be US$185,000 to US$215,000 plus discretionary bonus. Other benefits include health insurance, 25 days annual leave, contributory pension plan, gym membership, life assurance and income protection insurance.
This role is open to suitably qualified Caymanians.
To apply for this role, please send a copy of your resume to recruitment@careyolsen.com
The closing date for applications is 13 November 2026.
This vacancy is listed on WORC, the Cayman Islands government job portal. Applications go through the official channel.
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