Job description
A leading private markets firm is seeking an experienced lawyer to join its London-based legal team. The firm advises fund managers and institutional investors across private capital, with offices worldwide.
Role Summary
The position supports multiple business lines and reports to the General Counsel. The role involves providing commercially focused legal advice, managing client mandates, and contributing to internal projects and business development.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on legal aspects of primary, secondary, and GP capital advisory engagements.
- Draft, negotiate, and approve engagement letters and related documentation.
- Support structuring and transactional documentation, particularly for secondary transactions.
- Identify and implement legal tech solutions for efficiency.
- Deliver internal training and best practice initiatives.
- Assist with group structure and governance matters.
Candidate Profile
- circa 8-12 years' PQE in a private funds focused role.
- Preference for individuals who trained at a leading US or UK law firm, and qualified into a highly ranked investment funds department.
- Subsequent in-house experience in a private funds related role (either permanent or via a secondment) would be advantageous but is not mandatory
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage complex mandates.
To find out more on a strictly confidential basis, please follow the Easy Apply steps to register your interest. If your profile aligns with our client's criteria, you can expect to receive more information from us within 5 working days of submitting your details. No personal details will be shared with any 3rd party prior to obtaining consent.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 21-03-2026
- Profession type
- Management
- 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
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