Associate or Supervising Associate – Hedge Funds – 1-5 PQE

Overview

As an Associate or Supervising Associate in Hedge Funds, you will support top-tier clients including fund managers and financial institutions in Bristol. You’ll guide hedge fund formation, documentation, and cross-border regulatory considerations, while drafting key agreements and advising on structuring and registrations. Expect exposure to market-leading hedge fund work and deepening expertise in investment management regulation within a collaborative team.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive compensation
• bonuses
• private medical insurance
• pension contributions
• hybrid working model
• learning and development programmes

Responsibilities

• Advise on formation and launch of open-ended hedge funds across jurisdictions
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation (LPAs, IMAs, side letters, SPAs)
• Support regulatory and tax considerations (AIFMD, MiFID II)
• Work on bespoke structures (funds of one, parallel vehicles, joint ventures)
• Assist with global fund registrations and cross-border compliance
• Negotiate IMA/SMA arrangements for institutional managers
• Provide commercially-focused advice to asset management clients

Key requirements

• 1-5 years’ PQE in hedge funds, investment management or funds work
• Strong technical knowledge of hedge fund formation, offshore domiciles (Ireland/Luxembourg)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Experience advising asset managers, financial institutions or investment platforms
• Commercial, client-focused mindset with confidence in business development
• High motivation, energy and ambition to grow a long-term practice
• Ability to collaborate in a diverse and inclusive team

• client-focused
• collaborative
• motivated
• hedge fund formation
• offshore domiciles (Ireland, Luxembourg)
• drafting and negotiating fund documents

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