Associate - Funds

To support the delivery of high-quality legal advice and client service across a broad range of matters, while developing technical expertise, commercial awareness and strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.

Application Deadline

October 23, 2026

Department

Funds

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Cayman

Workplace type

Onsite

Compensation

$165,000 - $220,000 / year

Reporting To

Partner - Funds

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain productive working relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues. Establish credibility, influence where appropriate and provide excellent client service;
• Draft and review documentation relating to fund launches, ongoing maintenance and terminations;
• Understand and advise on regulatory obligations applicable to investment funds;
• Ensure timeliness of billing and debt collection;
• Ensure effective management of time, effort and resources to generate maximum efficiencies and maintain accurate time records at all times;
• Contribute to Knowledge Management (KM) information/system and ensure contributions are accurate and current;
• Build knowledge and experience in practice area to the highest standards;
• Take ownership of matters and workstreams, managing competing priorities effectively and escalating issues appropriately.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified Lawyer with 3-6 years' post-qualification experience;
• LLB (Hons) from a reputable tertiary institution, with strong academic credentials and a minimum 2:1 classification (or equivalent);
• Relevant experience gained with a leading law firm in investment funds, private equity, regulatory advisory and/or general corporate and commercial matters;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
• Excellent organisational and time management skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and recommend appropriate solutions;
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; and
• Excellent drafting skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and succinctly.

Benefits

Ogier offers a competitive benefits package, including premium health insurance, life insurance and 25 days' annual leave.

About Ogier

Ogier is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We’re committed to making our recruitment process inclusive and comfortable for everyone. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, and we strive to ensure equitable opportunities for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage in your recruitment journey with us, please let us know, we’ll be happy to work with you to ensure you have the best possible experience.

Ogier provides legal advice on BVI, Cayman, Guernsey, Irish, Jersey and Luxembourg law. Our network of locations also includes Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, London, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.

Legal services for the corporate and financial sectors form the core of our business, principally in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, investment funds, dispute resolution, private equity and private wealth. We also have strong practices in the areas of employee benefits and incentives, employment law, regulatory, restructuring and insolvency and property.

Ogier's corporate administration business, Ogier Global, incorporates and administers a wide variety of vehicles including public and private companies, partnerships and trusts.

Ogier is based in 13 jurisdictions including Beijing, BVI, Cayman Islands, Dubai, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Ireland, Jersey, London, Luxembourg, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo.