Funds Associate – No Targets | Early Client Contact | US Firm (1-3 PQE)

Company: Walker Lovell
Apply for the Funds Associate – No Targets | Early Client Contact | US Firm (1-3 PQE)
Location: Cardiff
Job Description:

Work directly with clients from day one. No billable hours target. A genuinely supportive team with elite international exposure.

A leading US firm is hiring a Funds Associate (1–3 PQE) for its high-performing, close-knit London team. You’ll be part of an international platform recognised for profitability, progression, and culture – collaborating with partners in New York and Paris on a range of fundraisings, secondaries, and investor-side work.

All conversations are 100% confidential – no CV needed to start.

What makes this role different

  • Direct client contact on secondaries and investor-side deals
  • Work on funds ranging from $50m to $21bn – not just mega-fund admin
  • Tight-knit team culture with international visibility
  • No billable hours target – associates average 1,600–1,800
  • Career development is taken seriously – no “sink or swim” culture

What you’ll be doing

  • Advising on private capital fundraisings and institutional investments
  • Leading fund reviews and secondaries negotiations
  • Building skills across tax, regulatory, and core transactional work
  • Gaining early client contact and cross-border experience

Who we’re looking for

  • 1–3 PQE from a City, Silver Circle, or international firm
  • Funds experience ideal – corporate lawyers open to pivoting are welcome
  • Strong legal thinking, commerciality, and collaborative mindset

What’s on offer

  • US-level salary (base + bonus)
  • No billing target
  • Additional rewards for high-impact performance

How to express interest

Please contact me in the way that suits you best:

gemma@walkerlovell.com

Message me directly on LinkedIn

Or discreetly on WhatsApp: 07496 409803

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Posted: October 4th, 2026