Funds NQ Lawyer

SSQ; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Funds NQ – Leading US Law Firm – London is seeking a March or September 2027 qualifier to join its Investment Funds team. The role offers exposure to high-value matters for an international client base and progression within a top-tier US platform.

The successful candidate will have Investment Funds experience gained during their training contract, trained at a leading UK or US firm, with excellent academics and a clear interest in developing a career in Investment Funds.

Qualifications

• NQ with Investment Funds experience gained during training contract.
• Trained at a leading UK or US law firm.
• Excellent academics and genuine interest in developing a career within Investment Funds.

Responsibilities

• Work on private funds matters for sophisticated, high-profile mandates.
• Support senior lawyers and gain client exposure from an early stage.

Skills

Investment Funds experience

Education

Law degree with training contract in Investment Funds

Job description

Funds NQ – Leading US Law Firm – London – March / September 2027

A leading US law firm is looking for a March or September 2027 NQ to join its highly regarded Investment Funds team in London.

The team advises leading private capital sponsors and asset managers across the full lifecycle of investment funds, working on sophisticated and high-value matters for an impressive international client base.

The practice covers a broad range of work, including:

• Private equity and other closed-ended fund formations
• Fundraisings and launches
• GP and management arrangements
• Co-investments and alternative investment structures
• Secondary transactions
• Fund restructurings and other strategic matters

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on complex, high-profile mandates at the top end of the private funds market, while gaining significant responsibility and client exposure from an early stage.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop within a top-tier US platform, offering high-quality work, close interaction with senior lawyers and clients, and excellent long-term progression prospects.

The candidate

The firm is looking for a March or September 2027 qualifier with credible Investment Funds experience gained during their training contract.

Candidates should have trained at a leading UK or US law firm, have excellent academics and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in developing their career within Investment Funds.