We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our growing Funds, Finance & Regulatory team, with a particular focus on private funds. You’ll work across a broad range of high-quality and often complex matters, advising sponsors, institutions, family offices and private investors across private equity, venture capital, private credit and real estate funds.
We’re keen to hear from lawyers with at least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a private practice funds team. We would also welcome applications from strong corporate associates looking to transition into a funds role, particularly those with experience of drafting partnership agreements.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review and negotiate key fund documentation, including limited partnership agreements, investment management agreements, carried interest arrangements, offering documents, shareholders’ agreements, LLP agreements and corporate ancillary documents.
- Support fund formations, launches and closings, coordinating with clients, investors and other advisers throughout the process.
- Draft and negotiate investor side letters and other ancillary fund documentation.
- Advise clients on the ongoing operation of funds, including investor, governance and regulatory matters.
- Develop a strong understanding of clients’ businesses and commercial objectives, providing practical and commercially focused advice.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the wider Funds, Finance & Regulatory team and other practice areas on complex and cross-border matters.
- Build knowledge of market practice and emerging trends within the private funds sector, keeping up to date with legal developments and developing expertise.
- Take responsibility under supervision for own files and manage all aspects of client work in line with the firm’s quality control procedures.
- Assist in business development and marketing initiatives, attending client marketing activities where required.
- Supervise more junior members of the team including paralegals and trainees where appropriate.
- Attend appropriate training sessions and ensure CPD obligations are met.
- Manage the workflow to secretarial and support staff.
Person Specification
Our ideal candidate will possess most of the following attributes:
- Qualified solicitor or legal executive in England and Wales, good degree and “A” levels (or equivalent).
- At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience in a private practice funds team, although we would also welcome applications from strong corporate associates looking to transition into a funds role, particularly those with experience of drafting partnership agreements.
- Able to demonstrate exceptional case management and meticulous attention to detail.
- Able to demonstrate a proven track record of excellent direct client contact and client care.
- Excellent co-ordination and organisational skills.
- Communicates effectively and clearly.
- Track record of gaining respect, trust and credibility.
- Ability to initiate and sustain relationships with clients.
- Thinks creatively and has a positive work ethic.
- Energy, enthusiasm and drive.
- Achieves results within given timescales and prioritises tasks effectively.
