Associate - Fund Finance

Taylor Root; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in England seeks a Fund Finance Associate to join their collaborative team. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified lawyer with 1-3 years PQE, possessing strong technical knowledge of financing transactions. Responsibilities include drafting documentation, managing closing processes, and coordinating transactions across jurisdictions. This is a unique opportunity to work with top-tier clients and innovative projects within a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of financing transactions required.
• UK-qualified lawyer or equivalent with relevant experience preferred.
• Interest in AI and technology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate financing documentation.
• Manage conditions precedent and closing processes.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional transactions.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of financing transactions

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Client relationship skills

Education

UK-qualified lawyer with 1-3 years PQE or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

The Fund Finance team plays a key role in advising sponsors, borrowers, and lenders across the full lifecycle of fund financing. The work spans subscription line facilities, NAV facilities, GP support, and CV fund financings. You’ll be part of a collaborative and ambitious team that’s passionate about shaping the future of fund finance. This team sits within a wider Debt Finance group, known for its expertise in large-scale, multi-jurisdictional leveraged acquisition financings. The firm is consistently recognised as a market leader and works with major international banks, private equity houses, corporates, and non-bank lenders.

• Drafting and negotiating financing documentation
• Managing conditions precedent and closing processes
• Coordinating multi-jurisdictional transactions
• Liaising with colleagues across Europe, Asia, and the US
• Advising clients strategically and managing expectations
• Supporting business development and client relationship initiatives

This is a rare chance to join a high-performing team at the forefront of fund finance. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge deals, work with top-tier clients, and be part of a firm that values growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Interested in learning more? Reach out to our team for a confidential discussion or apply directly to be considered.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with 1–3 years PQE, or Australian/New Zealand qualified with 2–5 years PQE
• Strong technical knowledge of financing transactions
• Familiarity with facility agreements, security documents, and intercreditor agreements
• Fund finance experience is a plus, but not essential
• Interest in AI and technology, with a desire to drive innovation
• Excellent communication, organisational, and client relationship skills
• Commercially minded, collaborative, and detail-oriented

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services and Law Practice