London Funds & Asset Management Associate – Private Funds

William James Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading remuneration

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Elite US Law Firm in London seeks an Asset Management (Funds) Associate (1-5 PQE) to advise on fund formation, governance and cross-border structures. You will draft investor agreements and related documents, collaborating with partners across a top-tier global platform.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated fund products, direct access to leading practitioners, and strong career progression within a premium funds practice in the City.

Qualifications

• Requires England & Wales qualification as a solicitor.
• 1-5 years PQE focused on funds or asset management.
• Experience advising sponsors, investment managers or institutional investors on private funds.

Responsibilities

• Advise on formation, structuring and launch of private investment funds across asset classes.
• Support fund operations, governance and asset management issues.
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation, investor agreements and constitutional documents.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and cross-border fund structures.
• Work with PE, VC, credit, real estate, infra and renewables fund products.
• Collaborate with tax, regulatory, finance and corporate teams on complex transactions.
• Manage client relationships and support business development in funds.

Skills

Fund formation experience

Asset management experience

Drafting and negotiation

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Education

England & Wales qualified Solicitor

Job description

Elite US Law Firm in London seeks an Asset Management (Funds) Associate (1-5 PQE) to advise on fund formation, governance and cross-border structures. You will draft investor agreements and related documents, collaborating with partners across a top-tier global platform.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated fund products, direct access to leading practitioners, and strong career progression within a premium funds practice in the City.