In-House Private Funds Counsel

Danebury Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Danebury Associates in London is seeking a qualified private funds lawyer with strong expertise in private equity fund structuring to join its in-house legal team. The postholder will work closely with the investments team on complex transactions, bringing excellent technical skills and a commercial, problem-solving mindset.

Candidates should have a minimum six years PQE from a top-tier practice or in-house at another investment manager with private equity experience; the role offers competitive

Qualifications

• Minimum six years PQE in private funds or private equity.
• Strong legal technical skills with a background in funds.

Responsibilities

• Deal work on private equity fund structuring and related transactions.
• Collaborate with investments team and other lawyers to close matters.

Skills

Private funds

Private equity fund structuring

Job description

Global asset manager is seeking a qualified private funds lawyer with strong expertise in private equity fund structuring for its London legal team. The postholder will have an active involvement in complex and sophisticated transactions working closely with the investments team. The role would suit a private funds lawyer with a minimum six years PQE from a top tier legal practice or someone already in-house at another investment manager with private equity experience. Applicants should demonstrate the following attributes:

Excellent legal technical skills with a background in private funds

Commercially focused with a problems solving mindset

Able to build effective relationship with both the wider legal and investments team

The role offers a competitive in-house salary and excellent work life balance.