Private Funds Lawyer, 4+PQE, Investment Manager

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global investment firm seeks a Private Funds Lawyer to join their EMEA legal team in London. This newly created role involves legal support for investment management, drafting agreements, and collaborating with various teams. Ideal candidates will have 4+ years of PQE, preferably with a background in alternative funds.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of post-qualified experience at a top-tier firm.
• Experience with alternative investment funds preferred.
• Willingness to take on broader roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to investment and operations teams.
• Draft and negotiate agreements for clients.
• Collaborate with internal teams to refine processes.

Skills

Drafting agreements

Legal support

Collaboration

Education

Qualified lawyer (PQE 4+)

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Private Funds Lawyer, 4+PQE, Investment Manager, Slough

Client:

MRA Search

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

My client, a global investment firm, is looking for a private funds lawyer to join their EMEA legal team in London. This is a newly created role reporting into the Head of Legal EMEA. The successful candidate will support a broad range of legal matters including:

• Providing legal support to the firm's business, including investment, research, and operations to support the firm’s EMEA strategy.
• Drafting and negotiating agreements, including investment management, advisory, and non-disclosure agreements for clients.
• Providing legal support on the wider firm's business to support the global strategy.
• Collaborating with internal investment, operations, compliance, and risk teams to advise on developing and refining processes and strategies.

The ideal candidate will have at least four years of post-qualified experience gained at a top-tier City or US firm and/or reputable asset managers. A background in alternative investment funds/fund formation (PE, debt, and hedge funds) is preferred, along with a willingness to take on a broader, more diversified role within a leading investment manager.