Funds Lawyer

JMC Legal Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading City of London law firm seeks a talented Funds Lawyer with 4-6 years PQE. You will handle drafting and negotiating fund documents, advise on regulations, and work within a supportive team. Enjoy a market-leading salary and a flexible, friendly environment in a top-tier firm.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Excellent benefits

Clear progression paths

Flexible working environment

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Solicitor with experience in drafting constitutional documentation and negotiating fund agreements.
• Familiarity with AIFMD and financial promotion regulations.
• Enthusiasm for challenging work and exposure to high-profile issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft constitutional documentation like partnership and shareholder agreements.
• Advise on carried interest arrangements and UK financial regulations.
• Negotiate fund documentation with investors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Intellectual enthusiasm

Education

Solicitor with 4-6 years PQE

Job description

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Are you a talented Funds Lawyer with 4-6 years PQE, looking to join a large, progressive Investment Funds department? Progress your legal career in this Top 20 international law firm, renowned for their unwavering commitment to excellence, innovation, and a dynamic approach to law.

The Firm:
This multinational firm has an unparalleled reputation for providing exemplary service across a range of sectors. It has numerous Legal 500 Tier 1 rankings and Chambers top-ranked departments, as well as countless ranked individuals and rising stars. It is renowned for the legal talent it attracts, which is a testament to both the quality of the work, the ongoing staff development and the working culture.

Despite its size, notable growth and strong profits, staff at the firm report a friendly and warm working environment and a management team who genuinely care for their workers.

The firm has won numerous awards in recognition of the outstanding quality of the work produced, as well as for successfully cultivating an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Employees should expect exposure to top-quality international clients, as well as some of the foremost UK businesses and organisations and to receive support from some of the premier legal talent in the UK.

Culturally, the business has a cutting-edge and innovative feel which is balanced by the friendly and collaborative nature of the office environment.

The Role:
This is a standout opportunity for a Funds Lawyer to join this top 20 City of London law firm.

This role will involve;

• drafting constitutional documentation of funds including limited partnership agreements, shareholder agreements and unit trust deeds.
• drafting and negotiating ancillary documentation such as management agreements and administration agreements.
• advising on carried interest arrangements.
• high level advice on UK financial regulation as it relates to investment funds (specifically a familiarity with AIFMD and the UK's financial promotion regime).
• negotiating fund documentation with investors and dealing with side letter requests.
• drafting LLP agreements in relation to setting up new managers.
• dealing with offshore law firms and administrators.
• reviewing fund documentation for institutional investors and preparing user friendly reports.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A solicitor with 4-6 years of PQE.
• You will have good organisational skills.
• You will have enthusiasm for intellectually challenging work.
• Market-leading salary and excellent benefits with clear and structured progression paths.
• A flexible and friendly working environment and a supportive team culture
• Exposure to large, high-profile UK and international issues.