Associate - Private Funds

Simmons & Simmons; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Bonus potential

Job summary

Simmons & Simmons’ Private Funds practice is seeking an ambitious associate (1-3 PQE) to join the FS Funds team. You will advise asset managers, fund sponsors and investors on establishment, structuring, and ongoing regulation of private investment funds, drafting fund documents and supporting fundraising processes.

You will work within a full-service firm, collaborating across tax, regulatory and corporate specialists, and you’ll be encouraged to engage in marketing and business development

Qualifications

• Excellent academics.
• Applicants will ideally have 1-3 PQE at international or leading regional firms.
• Strong private funds experience including establishment, structuring and operation of funds.
• Commercially focused with ability to engage in marketing and business development.
• Flexible and able to work in a diverse, inclusive team.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate fund documentation and investor communications.
• Support fundraising processes and ongoing fund matters.
• Advise asset managers, fund sponsors and investors on establishment and ongoing regulation of private funds.
• Collaborate with tax, regulatory and corporate teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Private funds experience

PQE 1-3

Business development

Client focus

Job description

Overview

Our Private Funds team has an in-depth understanding of the private equity sector. Our fundsexpertiseand experience complements and enhances our broader offering across a range of industry sectors including life sciences, TMT, financial services,energyand construction.

Our Private Funds team has both scale and depth, providing expert, pragmatic andcommercially-focusedadvice on an international basis. The core team is supported by our tax and financial services regulatory practices. Our strength in each of our specialist areas allows us to bring together an efficient and effective team for each matter.

The attributes we are looking for are strong academics coupled with a real interest in business and commerce.You’llhave strong private funds experience gained from working in an international or leading UK firm, together with a sound understanding of the establishment, structuring,operationand ongoing regulation of investment funds.You’llwant to be a part of a diverse,hard-workingand progressive team that you will play a key role in helping to grow.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

We are now looking for anambitious and commercially minded associate (1-3 PQE) with specialist Private Funds experience to join our growing FS Funds team.

The successful candidate will work as part of ourfull serviceteam of partners, associates, trainees and paralegals,advisingasset managers, fund sponsors and investors on the establishment, structuring,operationand ongoing regulation of private investment funds. The work will include drafting and negotiating fund documentation, investor sidelettersand related investor communications, as well as supporting fundraising processes and ongoing fund matters.

Candidates will have a good range of transactional private funds experience, ideally gained from working within an international or leading regional firm. Experience of closed-ended private funds, together with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in tax, financial services regulatory,corporateand other specialist teams, would be particularly valuable.

Person specification

• Excellent academics.
• Applicants will ideally have 1-3 PQE, which will have been gained at another international or leading regional firm.
• Strong private funds experience, ideally including the establishment,structuringand operation of closed-ended investment funds.
• Strongclientfocus with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development.
• Commercially driven and able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Flexibility and a willingness to workadditionalhours on occasion asrequired.

Here at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients,societyand the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background.You’llbe encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Key Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package (including bonuses dependent on role/level) private medical insurance, and pension contribution.
• A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.
• A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs.
• Integration of traditional legalexpertisewith innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.
• The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.

Equal opportunities

We foster an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Requests for flexible working arrangements are supported (where possible), and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offeradditionalsupport, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.

We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.