Asset Management (Funds) Associate - Elite US Law Firm

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Elite US Law Firm in London seeks an Asset Management (Funds) Associate (1-5 PQE) to advise on fund formation, governance and cross-border structures. You will draft investor agreements and related documents, collaborating with partners across a top-tier global platform.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated fund products, direct access to leading practitioners, and strong career progression within a premium funds practice in the City.

Qualifications

• Requires England & Wales qualification as a solicitor.
• 1-5 years PQE focused on funds or asset management.
• Experience advising sponsors, investment managers or institutional investors on private funds.

Responsibilities

• Advise on formation, structuring and launch of private investment funds across asset classes.
• Support fund operations, governance and asset management issues.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, investor agreements and constitutional documents.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and cross-border fund structures.
• Work with PE, VC, credit, real estate, infra and renewables fund products.
• Collaborate with tax, regulatory, finance and corporate teams on complex transactions.
• Manage client relationships and support business development in funds.

Skills

Fund formation experience

Asset management experience

Drafting and negotiation

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Education

England & Wales qualified Solicitor

Job description

Asset Management (Funds) Associate (1-5 PQE) - London - Elite US Law Firm

An outstanding opportunity for an Asset Management (Funds) Associate (1-5 PQE) to join the market-leading Funds practice of a prestigious US law firm in London.

The team advises some of the world's most sophisticated global investors, fund sponsors and asset managers across a broad range of alternative investment strategies, including private equity, growth equity, venture capital, credit and direct lending, real estate, infrastructure, energy and renewables, secondaries and special situations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in advising on the structuring, formation, documentation and ongoing management of investment funds across multiple jurisdictions, whilst working closely with highly regarded partners in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

This position offers exposure to some of the most sophisticated fund products in the market and represents an exceptional platform for long-term career progression.

The Role

• Advising fund sponsors on the formation, structuring and launch of private investment funds across a variety of asset classes
• Supporting clients on ongoing fund operations, governance matters and asset management issues
• Drafting and negotiating fund documentation, constitutional documents and investor agreements
• Advising on regulatory requirements and cross-border fund structures
• Working on private equity, venture capital, credit, real estate, infrastructure and energy fund products
• Collaborating with colleagues across tax, regulatory, finance and corporate teams on complex transactions
• Managing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives within the funds sector

The Candidate

• England & Wales qualified Solicitor with 1-5 years' PQE
• Strong fund formation and asset management experience
• Experience advising sponsors, investment managers or institutional investors on private funds matters
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills with strong technical ability
• Commercially minded with a keen interest in alternative asset management
• Strong academic credentials and attention to detail
• Experience gained within a leading City, international, US or top-tier commercial law firm

The Culture, Benefits

• Exposure to a market-leading global funds platform
• Acting for some of the most sophisticated investors and fund sponsors in the market
• High-quality work spanning multiple asset classes and jurisdictions
• Direct access to highly regarded partners and industry-leading practitioners
• Collaborative, high-performing and internationally focused team culture
• Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Market-leading remuneration and comprehensive benefits package

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Funds Solicitor seeking premium quality work, first-class training and direct exposure to some of the most sophisticated investment fund structures in the market.