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.