Associate - Private Funds

Our Private Funds team provides expert, pragmatic and commercially focused advice to asset managers, fund sponsors and investors on the establishment, structuring, operation and ongoing regulation of private investment funds. We operate on an international basis, supported by our tax and financial services regulatory practices, and work as a full-service team across partners, associates, trainees and paralegals.

We are looking for an ambitious and commercially minded associate (1-3 PQE) with specialist private funds experience to join our growing funds team. The role involves drafting and negotiating fund documentation, investor side letters and related investor communications, as well as supporting fundraising processes and ongoing fund matters.

Ideal candidates will have strong transactional private funds experience, preferably gained at an international or leading regional firm, with a sound understanding of closed-ended private funds and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues in tax, financial services regulatory, corporate and other specialist teams.

• Strong academics with a real interest in business and commerce.
• Excellent client focus and willingness to engage in marketing and business development.
• Commercially driven, able to work effectively in a diverse and inclusive team.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.

We offer a competitive compensation package including bonuses, private medical insurance and pension contributions, a global skills academy, a hybrid working model (minimum three days in office), and a vibrant, inclusive culture with extensive development opportunities.

• 1-3 PQE gained at an international or leading regional firm.
• Strong private funds experience, ideally including establishment, structuring and operation of closed-ended investment funds.
• Excellent academics.
• Strong client focus with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development.
• Commercially driven and able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.