Funds Associate - Elite US City Law Firm

Taylor Root; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An elite US law firm in London seeks a talented Funds Associate with 4-6 PQE to join their Investment Funds and Private Capital practice. This role offers exposure to sophisticated fund formations, advising clients on credit strategies in a supportive, high-performance culture. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and proven experience in the funds industry.

Benefits

Direct client contact

Genuine career progression

Competitive US-level remuneration

Qualifications

• 4-6 PQE at a top-tier London funds practice.
• Experience in high-end funds work, particularly credit/private capital.

Responsibilities

• Advise on complex fund structuring and formation matters.
• Engage with a prestigious client base of asset managers and institutional investors.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Solutions-oriented mindset

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Strong academic background

Job description

Associate - Investment Funds Senior Associate (Credit Funds) | Elite US Law Firm | London | 4-6 PQE

Our client, an elite US City law firm with a fantastic reputation for market-leading work, is seeking a talented Funds Associate to join its highly successful Investment Funds and Private Capital practice in London, with a focus on credit funds.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, close-knit team that advises on some of the most sophisticated and high-value fund formations in the market. The team is known for its collaborative culture, commercial acumen, and deep client relationships across the private capital space.

The Role:

• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex fund structuring and formation matters, with a particular emphasis on credit strategies.
• Advise a prestigious client base including global asset managers, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors.
• Gain exposure to cross-border mandates and cutting-edge developments in the funds space.

Requirements:

• England & Wales qualified solicitor (4-6 PQE), having trained at a top-tier London funds practice.
• Demonstrable experience in high-end funds work, ideally with exposure to credit or private capital strategies.
• Strong academic background and a commercial, solutions-oriented mindset.

Why Apply?

• Join a firm that combines the prestige of a US platform with the agility and entrepreneurialism of a boutique.
• Enjoy a lean team structure, direct client contact, and genuine career progression.
• Competitive US-level remuneration and a supportive, high-performance culture.

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