Associate – Private Funds – Bristol – 2-5 Years PQE – Bristol

Chadwick Nott; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus

Private medical insurance

Pension

Learning & development

Diversity and wellbeing

Career progression

Job summary

A leading international law firm in Bristol seeks a Private Funds Associate with 2-5 years’ PQE to join its market-leading Private Funds team. You will work on the full lifecycle of private investment funds across multiple jurisdictions, in a collaborative, high-performing environment with access to high-quality work and global expertise.

The role covers structuring, documenting, and launching funds, cross-border registrations, and close collaboration with fund managers and institutional

Qualifications

• 2-5 years’ PQE in private funds or fund formation.
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience with fund documentation.
• Exposure to cross border structures and offshore jurisdictions (desirable).
• Familiarity with secondaries transactions and portfolio sales (advantageous).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, organised, and commercially minded approach.
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage matters independently.
• Strong interest in working with fund managers and institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Structuring, documenting, and launching private funds across asset classes.
• Drafting and negotiating LPAs, IMAs, side letters, and other fund documents.
• Supporting funds of one and parallel vehicles.
• Assisting with cross-border fund registrations and offshore structures.
• Collaborating with fund finance, tax, ESG, and transactional teams.
• Building relationships with fund managers and institutional investors.
• Contributing to a collaborative, commercially focused team culture.

Skills

2-5 years’ PQE in private funds orfund

Strong drafting and negotiation

Exposure to cross-border structures

Secondaries transactions experience

Excellent communication

Proactive and commercially minded

Attention to detail

Interest in working with fund managers

Job description

Associate – Private Funds – Bristol – 2-5 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working, minimum three days in-office)
Salary: £75,000 to £105,000 (plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package)

A leading international law firm is seeking a Private Funds Associate with 2-5 years’ post qualification experience to join its market leading Private Funds team in Bristol. This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a top-ranked practice advising on the full lifecycle of private investment funds across multiple jurisdictions, including the UK, Europe, and Cayman. You will join a collaborative, high-performing environment with access to high-quality work and global expertise.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a broad range of private funds matters, including:

• Structuring, documenting, and launching private equity, credit, infrastructure, real estate, and venture capital funds
• Drafting and negotiating LPAs, IMAs, side letters, and other key fund documentation
• Supporting bespoke structures such as funds of one and parallel vehicles
• Assisting with cross border fund registrations and offshore structures
• Working closely with colleagues across fund finance, tax, ESG, and transactional teams
• Building strong relationships with fund managers, institutional investors, and other stakeholders
• Contributing to a collaborative, commercially focused team culture

Candidate Requirements

This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• 2-5 years’ PQE in private funds or fund formation
• Strong drafting and negotiation experience with fund documentation
• Exposure to cross border structures and offshore jurisdictions (desirable)
• Familiarity with secondaries transactions and portfolio sales (advantageous)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, organised, and commercially minded approach
• High attention to detail and the ability to manage matters independently
• Strong interest in working with fund managers and institutional investors

Benefits

The firm offers:

• Competitive compensation, including bonus, private medical insurance, and pension
• Access to extensive learning and development opportunities
• Hybrid working model
• A supportive, inclusive, and innovative working environment
• Clear career progression pathways
• Recognition for commitment to diversity, social mobility, and employee wellbeing
• Vibrant social and sports committees, plus a strong cultural and community presence

The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £75000 – £105000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol