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Funds Lawyer (Associate) - 3-5 PQE

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Rebecca Collins

  • Contact email:

    rebecca@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3778 0846

  • Job ref:

    COR36414

  • Published:

    26 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-10-21

​Our Client

Our client, an elite US law firm is seeking a 3-5 PQE Funds Associate to join its Investment Funds practice in London. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex fund arrangements, collaborate in a diverse, high-performance team, and advance towards a senior associate position while engaging in business development and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

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Role Overview

As a Funds Associate, you will play a crucial role in delivering expert legal services to clients across a broad spectrum of private funds, including private equity, real assets, venture capital, and special situations funds. You will assist in the formation, restructuring, and termination of funds while ensuring ongoing legal and regulatory compliance.

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Main Duties

Key responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

  • Advise clients on fund formation, capital raising, and investment strategies

  • Structure complex fund arrangements such as co-investments and joint ventures

  • Draft and review legal documents related to fund formation and operation

  • Provide guidance on regulatory compliance matters for clients' funds

  • Participate in business development activities and firm promotion initiatives

  • Mentor and supervise junior lawyers within the Investment Funds practice

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Requirements

  • 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in funds law

  • Mix of GP & LP work experience

  • Strong academic background and excellent drafting skills

  • Outstanding technical skills and ability to build client relationships

  • Commercial awareness and understanding of the funds industry

  • Experience working in a top-tier law firm highly advantageous

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For more information about this position, please get in touch with Rebecca Collins.
Email: rebecca@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0846
Reference Code: 36414

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About Rutherford
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