US Law Firm | Funds / Asset Management Associate | London | Elite Comp
A top-tier US law firm in London is actively looking to hire a mid-level Associate (3–6 PQE) into its market-leading Funds / Asset Management practice.
The practice spans:
* Private equity, growth and venture
* Credit / direct lending
* Real assets (real estate, infrastructure, energy transition)
* Secondaries and special situations
1. Why this role stands out:
* Cravath-scale compensation + top-end bonus potential
* Exposure to complex, sponsor-led mandates at the top of the market
* Lean teams = early responsibility and direct partner access
* Clear trajectory for high performers within a US-driven meritocratic structure
The role:
You will be advising on the structuring, formation and ongoing operation of funds, working across jurisdictions with a highly commercial, execution-focused team.
You:
* 3–6 PQE (c. 2019–2022 qualified)
* Trained at / currently with a top-tier UK, US or international firm
* Strong experience in fund formation / asset management
* Technically strong, commercially sharp, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced US environment
This is a genuinely high-end move for a funds Associate looking to step into a US platform with elite comp and top-of-market work.