Funds Lawyer in Greater London

Job description

About the Firm

A leading international law firm with a truly global platform, advising clients across multiple sectors and jurisdictions. Our London office is a hub for complex, cross-border legal work, and our Investment Funds practice supports sponsors, managers, and institutional investors across a wide variety of asset classes from real estate and private equity to infrastructure, hedge funds, and fund structured products.

The Role

We are seeking a bright and ambitious Funds Associate to join our London Investment Funds team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of funds and investment matters, advising clients around the world, including on transactions in emerging and frontier markets.

You will have a broad mix of legal work, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating documentation in relation to private equity funds, and advising international institutions on their corporate investments, with a particular focus on social impact and development finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on the structuring, launch, and ongoing operation of a range of investment funds, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, hedge funds, and fund structured products.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating fund documentation, investor agreements, and co-investment arrangements.
• Advising on GP removal and replacement clauses, governance, and investor rights.
• Supporting clients on investments into emerging and frontier markets, particularly for development finance institutions and impact investors.
• Collaborating with colleagues across corporate, tax, and regulatory teams to provide integrated advice.
• Managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality, commercially focused advice under tight deadlines.

About You

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent).
• Ideally 2–5 years’ PQE in funds law
• Experience supporting private equity investments in emerging markets, with a focus on social impact.
• Specific experience negotiating fund and private equity investments for development finance institutions and other impact investors.
• Strong ability to work across multiple legal jurisdictions and cultures.
• Commercially astute, with a strong awareness of market trends and legal developments.
• Excellent drafting skills, with a client-focused and commercially minded style.
• Proven ability to build trust and rapport with clients and colleagues at all levels.

What’s on Offer

• The opportunity to work on high-profile, cross-border matters with leading clients in the funds and investment space.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where every voice is heard.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing career development and progression opportunities.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a leading international firm, we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Greater London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

19-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English