Private Funds Lawyer

Our client’s Private Funds practice advises asset managers and institutional investors on some of the most complex and innovative fund structures in the market. Lawyers deliver high-value, technically sophisticated work across the full lifecycle of private funds, working closely with colleagues across the UK and global network. Recognised for both technical excellence and commerciality, the firm is a trusted adviser to leading fund managers and global investors. You will advise a diverse client base, including private equity sponsors, infrastructure and real estate funds and sovereign wealth and institutional investors. Your work will cover: Fund formation, structuring and fundraising; Investment and co-investment arrangements; Carried interest and incentive structures; Ongoing fund operations and regulatory matters; Institutional and strategic investments into private funds. You will collaborate with specialists across funds, financial regulation, tax, corporate and finance on complex, cross-border mandates. The suitable candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in private fund formation and/or investment work, gained at a leading City or international practice. This role offers early responsibility, direct client exposure and the opportunity to work closely with partners on high-profile and often first-of-their-kind mandates, alongside excellent scope to build your profile in the market. You will work on impactful, high-quality matters, while benefiting from: Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits; A global skills academy and structured development; A flexible hybrid working model. This is an excellent opportunity to join a top-tier Private Funds practice offering high-quality work, international exposure and clear long-term career progression.

Responsibilities

Advise a diverse client base including private equity sponsors, infrastructure and real estate funds, sovereign wealth and institutional investors; Fund formation, structuring and fundraising; Investment and co-investment arrangements; Carried interest and incentive structures; Ongoing fund operations and regulatory matters; Institutional and strategic investments into private funds; Collaborate with specialists across funds, financial regulation, tax, corporate and finance on complex, cross-border mandates

Requirements

Minimum 4 years' experience in private fund formation and/or investment work; Experience gained at a leading City or international practice; PQE 4-6 years or 7+ years

Benefits

Competitive compensation, bonus and benefits; Global skills academy and structured development; Flexible hybrid working model