Funds Associate – Edinburgh/Glasgow

Frasia Wright Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a leading international law firm, seeks a private investment funds lawyer with a minimum of 6 years’ experience to join its funds team. The role offers cross-office exposure between Edinburgh and Glasgow, working with UK and international clients on structuring, forming, and investing in funds.

Candidates should be adept at drafting agreements, advising on carried interest, and reviewing fund-related materials, with strong knowledge of UK regulations including AIFMD and investor

Qualifications

• 6+ years’ experience in funds transactions, including drafting agreements and advising on carried interest.
• Experience reviewing marketing materials and negotiating with investors.
• Familiarity with UK financial regulations, notably AIFMD, and coordinating with offshore firms.

Responsibilities

• Advise on private investment funds transactions for UK and cross-border clients.
• Draft and negotiate fund documents, side letters, and related agreements.
• Support business development and client relationship management for funds practice.

Skills

Funds transactions

Drafting agreements

Investor negotiations

Regulatory knowledge

Business development

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

We are delighted to be instructed on this new role with our client, an international law firm. The firm are seeking an experienced private investment funds lawyer to join its growing team. The team advises fund managers on structuring, forming, and investing in funds across various sectors, while also supporting institutional investors with primary and secondary transactions, co-investments, and consortium arrangements.

The successful candidate can be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow, with the benefit of working on a cross-office basis alongside colleagues from the UK and international offices. This role offers exposure to a full spectrum of funds work for City and international clients.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 years’ experience in funds transactions, including drafting agreements, advising on carried interest, and reviewing marketing materials. You should be familiar with UK financial regulations, particularly AIFMD, and have experience negotiating with investors, handling side letters, collaborating with offshore law firms, and supporting business development.

If you are a driven lawyer with a passion for private investment funds and impact investing, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team.