Funds Lawyer

Thomson Legal; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Scotland seeks a lawyer with 2-5 years PQE to join their Funds team. You'll work with UK and international clients on fund structuring and related matters. This role offers excellent training, support, and a competitive remuneration package. For confidential inquiries, contact our hiring director.

Benefits

Excellent training and support

Competitive remuneration package

Opportunities for secondments

Qualifications

• 2-5 years PQE with a focus on funds law.
• Ability to manage time effectively under pressure.
• Determined to deliver high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Join a successful investment funds team.
• Work with UK and international clients.
• Engage in fund structuring, formation, and other matters.

Skills

Pragmatic approach

Ability to work under pressure

Results focused

Positive attitude

Education

Circa 2-5 years PQE

Background in funds law

Job description

One of Scotland’s leading law firms is looking to hire an additional lawyer with circa 2-5 years’ PQE to join their market-leading Funds team.The firm are the sole law firm to be ranked Tier 1 in Chambers in Scotland.

Role Profile:

You will join an established and highly successful investment funds team working with UK-wide clients and internationally, the firm are highly regarded in the use of Scottish limited partnerships in fund structures. Additionally, you will gain experience working on both the sponsor and investor side.You will gain experience working on a diverse range of matters including:

• Fund structuring and formation;
• Issues relating to funds during their lifetime;
• The provision of debt finance to funds;
• Primary investment work; and
• Secondaries, including GP led restructurings.

Secondment Opportunities:

• There may be opportunities for domestic and/or international client secondments.

Candidate Requirements:

• Circa 2-5 years PQE and a background in funds law.
• You must be pragmatic, and results focussed.
• Be able to work under pressure and to tight timescales.
• Positive attitude, a focus on quality and a determination to provide a first-class service.

On Offer:

• In addition to high quality and varied work, you will benefit from excellent training and support, as well as a competitive remuneration package.
• This is a great opportunity to join a leading team in a successful, growing firm.

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson, Director
Edinburgh: 0131 450 7164

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