NEW: 2026: Funds Associate, Jersey

Ellis-Wake; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Associate / Associate with around 5 years PQE in the UK. The ideal candidate will have experience in private and investment funds, as well as a strong understanding of corporate finance. This role involves managing client relationships and addressing increased business activity in the funds sector. Interested candidates should reach out to the Director confidentially.

Qualifications

• Circa 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) in relevant fields.
• Experience with VC funds and investment strategies.
• Ability to manage client relationships effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop client relationships from day one.
• Handle increased volume of work in the funds sector.
• Assist in corporate finance transactions.

Skills

Private and investment funds experience

Corporate Finance knowledge

Client relationship management

Education

Qualified solicitor from E&W, Aus, US or Common Law

Job description

2026: Jersey Funds. Senior Associate / Associate. This global business operates seamlessly across the offshore and onshore borders and does extremely well in the Channel Islands. It currently has some of the best clients already in its 'back pocket'. This stellar firm is also keeping abreast of the increased business investment funds activity across national borders, by winning much more work and increasing its foothold in an already stacked market. You will be a circa 5 PQE from E&W, Aus, US or Common Law - with experience ranging from private and investment funds in addition to VC funds. Corporate Finance is also needed. Additionally, you will be at the forefront of the increased volume of work that this section of the market will bring, helping and fielding client relationships from Day one.

Based in the City of London, Dan qualified as a solicitor in 2003 and is the owner of one of the longest serving legal recruitment agencies in London and the South East of England, Ellis-Wake. He regularly advises his clients on the complexity of the legal market, on their strategic future and is a known 'connector' and 'influencer' in the recruitment market. Dan's experience stretches back to 2004 and he's seen many significant changes in Global and local legal and recruitment markets and has recruited successfully in all of them.

If this role is of interest please contact Dan Wake (Director) in confidence at [e-mail] or on ([phone].

Ellis-Wake acts as an employment agency for permanent roles.