Private Funds Lawyer

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a talented Private Funds Lawyer to join their dynamic investment platform's legal team. This role requires a qualified lawyer with 5-12PQE experience in private fund matters, strong stakeholder management, and an ability to influence at senior levels. The ideal candidate is commercially astute and collaborative, ready to step into a strategic position within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in advising on private fund formation and structuring.
• Ability to work closely with internal stakeholders like investment and finance teams.
• Strong understanding of fund structures and relevant regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Advise on private fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters.
• Manage relationships with external counsel and service providers.
• Contribute to legal strategy and risk management.

Skills

Private fund formation

Regulatory matters knowledge

Strong communication skills

Commercially astute

Education

Qualified lawyer (5-12PQE)

Job description

The client

We are working with a leading investment lawyer seeking a talented Private Funds Lawyer to join their legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to step into a strategic role at the heart of a dynamic investment platform.

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Advising on private fund formation, structuring, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions
• Work closely with internal stakeholders including investment, finance, and compliance teams
• Manage relationships with external counsel and service providers
• Contribute to broader legal strategy and risk management across the platform

What We're Looking For

• Qualified lawyer (5-12PQE) with strong experience in private funds, ideally from a top-tier law firm or in-house
• Good knowledge of fund structures and relevant regulatory frameworks
• Commercially astute, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence at senior levels

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