Associate, Investment Funds

Overview

In this role you will support a market-leading Investment Funds team in advising fund sponsors, institutional investors, and financial institutions on fund formation, structuring, and governance. You will draft and review core documents, coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams, and help manage transactions across asset classes. This is a global, client-facing role that combines legal expertise with commercial insight to shape fund structures and investments. You will work closely with a supportive, high-performing team.

Pay / Benefits

• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits
• Gym membership
• Discounted corporate health plans
• Flexible work options
• Learning & Development programs

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and structuring private investment funds (private equity, venture capital, real estate, credit, infrastructure) for fund managers and sponsors
• Draft, review, and negotiate key fund documents (LPAs, private placement memos, subscription docs, side letters, investment management agreements) with partner oversight on complex matters
• Support advising institutional investors (pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, family offices) on fund investments, co-investments, and secondary transactions
• Assist with fund governance, investor terms, fee arrangements, and carried interest structures
• Coordinate with tax, regulatory, and other specialist teams on cross-disciplinary matters

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with approximately 3-5 years PQE in investment funds or asset management at a reputable law firm
• Good working knowledge of fund structuring, limited partnership law, and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Ability to contribute to multiple workstreams and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail with proactive, commercially aware mindset

• Attention to detail
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach
• Commercial awareness
• Fund structuring
• Limited partnership law
• Regulatory frameworks related to funds

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