Hedge Funds Solicitor

Page Personnel; 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 role involves complex fund formation, regulatory advice, and investor negotiations, providing significant client exposure. The candidate should be a qualified lawyer with 1-10 years PQE and strong experience in hedge fund matters. Additional benefits include 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

Hybrid working model

Access to global skills academy

Recognition as a top global employer

Qualifications

• 1-10 years' PQE, ideally 5-10 PQE.
• Experience in hedge fund formation and regulatory advice.
• Strong drafting and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on hedge fund formation and structuring.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation.
• Provide regulatory advice on FCA, AIFMD, MiFID II.
• Manage multiple transactions effectively.
• Contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Hedge fund formation

Regulatory advice

Drafting and negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

• 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.