Funds Lawyer - Private Markets

Job description

We are working with a global private fund who are looking for a Legal Counsel to support the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of their private credit and real estate debt funds

Key responsibilities:

• Advise on fund formation, structuring, and lifecycle management.
• Draft, review, and negotiate fund documentation, including LPAs, subscription agreements, management agreements, side letters, and related financing documents.
• Support fund launches, product development, and regulatory compliance (AIFMD, MiFID).
• Provide legal support on fund operations, investor matters, and financing arrangements.
• Partner closely with Product, Investments, Compliance, Risk, Tax, Operations, and external counsel.

About you:

• 2–5 years' PQE gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience with private fund formation, ideally in private credit, but private equity background is workable.
• Strong knowledge of fund documentation and UK/EU regulatory frameworks.
• Commercial, pragmatic approach with excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills.

An excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting a growing private markets platform.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

12-07-2026

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