Associate Lawyer -Asset Management Team

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US law firm is seeking a highly motivated Associate for their growing Asset Management team in London. This role offers exposure to complex fund formation and investment matters with significant client interaction. Ideal candidates will have top-tier training and a strong interest in a dynamic legal career.

Benefits

Collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment

Direct access to partners and clients

High-end international work

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• Class of 2020 or later.
• Strong focus on private funds / asset management.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex fund formation and investment matters.
• Advise sponsors or investors on private fund formation.
• Engage in high-profile clients and cross-border work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Drafting skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent)

Top-tier training from a leading law firm

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Associate Lawyer -Asset Management Team, london (city of london)

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Client:

Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Associate – Asset Management (Class of 2020+) US Law Firm – London Office

Location: London, United Kingdom

Practice Area: Asset Management / Investment Funds

Seniority Level: Associate (Class of 2020 and above)

Are you ready to take your career to the next level at a premier international law firm?

This major US Law Firm is seeking a highly motivated and talented Associate to join a growing Asset Management team in London. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex and cutting-edge fund formation and investment matters alongside a market-leading team, with significant exposure to high-profile clients and sophisticated cross-border work.

What they are looking for:

• A qualified lawyer (England & Wales or equivalent) with class of 2020 or later.
• Top-tier training from a leading law firm with a strong focus on private funds / asset management.
• Demonstrated experience advising sponsors or investors on private fund formation, particularly in private equity, real estate, infrastructure, or credit strategies.
• A strong academic background and excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• A genuine interest in building a long-term career at the firm.

What we offer:

• A collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.
• Direct access to partners and clients from day one.
• High-end, international work spanning the full life cycle of fund formation and investment activity.
• Competitive compensation (Cravath remuneration level) and a clear path for career development.

If you're looking to join a firm where you can make a real impact while developing your expertise in one of the most dynamic areas of legal practice, we’d love to hear from you.