Funds Lawyer

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal services company is seeking a Funds Lawyer in London. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of post-qualification legal experience, excellent private funds proficiency, and the ability to advise clients on various investment funds. The position offers a hybrid work model with 2 to 3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-6 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Thorough understanding of legal and regulatory aspects of fund management.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on fund formation and structuring.
• Draft and review fund documentation.
• Assist clients with regulatory compliance.

Skills

Private funds experience

Excellent analytical skills

Collaborative work

Education

UK/EU qualification in law

Job description

Elevate Flexible Legal Resourcing is seeking a Funds Lawyer, UK/EU-qualified associate trained within a top firm's investment funds team. The candidate must have a minimum of 3-6 years of post-qualification experience and excellent private funds and Asset Management experience to cover any interim needs of our customers (law firms and financial services firms).

Location: London, hybrid 2 to 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities include:

• Advising clients on fund formation, structuring, and operation of various types of investment funds, including private equity, pension, hedge, and real estate funds.
• Drafting and reviewing fund documentation, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, providing legal support on fund-related transactions, conducting due diligence, and preparing reports on fund investments.
• Advising fund sponsors on operation and compliance issues, portfolio investment-related matters, and general partner/manager compensation.

Key Requirements:

Thorough understanding of the legal and regulatory aspects of fund management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

About Elevate:

Elevate provides consulting, technology, and services to law departments and law firms worldwide. Headquartered in Los Angeles, our team of over 1,600 legal professionals, lawyers, consultants, project managers, and engineers operate across the US, Europe, UK, Asia, Hong Kong, and Australia.

ElevateFlex: This is the flexible resourcing capability within Elevate, supporting a new flexible career model in the legal industry. We match top legal professionals to client needs through a global community of talent and advanced search technology. We are proud to be rated in Band 1 of Chamber’s Global Flexible Legal Resourcing category.

Our Vision: A world where legal and business teams achieve remarkable outcomes together.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. At ElevateFlex, we believe that a diverse, inclusive work culture attracts, retains, and celebrates talented individuals, driving innovation and business success.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join the ElevateFlex team—help us transform the legal landscape and make a significant impact in the industry.