Hedge Funds Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate or Supervising Associate to join their Hedge Funds team. This high-profile role involves advising on fund formation, structuring, and regulatory compliance, coupled with the opportunity to mentor junior lawyers. Candidates should possess strong experience in hedge funds and excellent negotiation skills. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus structure, and a hybrid working model, fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Access to global skills academy

Vibrant social and sports committees

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 1-10 years' PQE from a leading firm.
• Strong experience in hedge fund formation and regulatory advice.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on hedge fund formation, structuring, and investor negotiations.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including offering memoranda.
• Manage multiple transactions and build strong client relationships.

Skills

Hedge fund formation

Regulatory advice

Drafting and negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified lawyer

1-10 years' PQE

Job description

Overview

• Join a collaborative, high-performing team within a globally recognized firm.
• Opportunity to lead transactions and mentor junior colleagues

About Our Client

A leading international law firm with a globally recognized Hedge Funds practice, advising some of the world's most sophisticated asset managers. The team is known for its technical excellence and commercial insight, supporting clients on fund launches, structuring, regulatory compliance, and investor negotiations across a wide range of hedge fund strategies.

Job Description

We are seeking an Associate or Supervising Associate to join a market-leading Hedge Funds team. You will work on complex fund formation and structuring matters, advising on UK and EU regulatory frameworks, investor negotiations, and cross-border issues. This is a high-profile role offering significant client exposure and the chance to lead transactions while mentoring junior colleagues.

• Advise on hedge fund formation, structuring, and investor negotiations.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, including offering memoranda and side letters.
• Provide regulatory advice on FCA, AIFMD, MiFID II, and related regimes.
• Manage multiple transactions and build strong client relationships.
• Contribute to business development and knowledge initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer with 1-10 years' PQE (ideal range: 5-10 PQE) from a leading firm.
• Strong experience in hedge fund formation and regulatory advice.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage complex, high-value matters.
• Collaborative team player with leadership potential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Hybrid working model (minimum three days in office).
• Access to global skills academy and innovative learning opportunities.
• Inclusive culture with vibrant social and sports committees.
• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.