Private Funds Lawyer Associate/Senior Associate Roles - London

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment (Representing Mid-Market and Top 20 UK Law Firms); Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment is representing multiple mid-market and top-tier UK law firms in London seeking to expand their private funds practices. These roles target qualified solicitors with experience in private equity, venture capital, and fund structuring.

Based in London, these full-time positions offer exposure to onshore and offshore funds across PE, VC, real estate, and debt, with PQE-based progression from associate to senior associate.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Minimum 2 years of UK private funds law firm experience.
• Associate Level (2-5 PQE): strong European funds practice, funds tax, and regulatory expertise.
• Senior Associate Level (6+ PQE): experience advising first-time managers and onshore/offshore funds work (PE, VC, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Debt).

Responsibilities

• Fund formation, secondaries, and co-investments (including co-written transactions).
• Carried interest arrangements, fund restructurings, continuation funds, and liquidity events.
• Advising on onshore and offshore fund structures across PE, VC, real estate, infrastructure, and debt.

Skills

Private funds experience

Fund structuring

Regulatory expertise

Venture capital

Job description

Private Funds Lawyer Associate/Senior Associate Roles - London

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Organising Institution / Firm

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment (Representing Mid-Market and Top 20 UK Law Firms)

Rolling Basis (Official)

London, United Kingdom

Not Specified

Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or Commonwealth); Minimum 2 years UK private funds law firm experience; Associate role: 2-5 PQE; Senior Associate role: 6+ PQE; Strong private funds experience from US, Magic Circle, Silver Circle, or Top 20 firms.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Private Funds Lawyer Associate/Senior Associate Roles - London

Chadwick Nott Legal Recruitment is representing multiple mid-market and top-tier UK law firms seeking to expand their private funds practices. These full-time roles are based in London and target qualified solicitors with specific experience in private equity, venture capital, and fund structuring.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification: Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or a Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of UK private funds law firm experience.
• Associate Level (2-5 PQE): Strong European funds practice, funds tax, and regulatory expertise.
• Senior Associate Level (6+ PQE): Experience advising first-time managers and household companies; onshore/offshore funds work (PE, VC, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Debt).

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Fund formation, secondaries, and co-investments (including co-written transactions).
• Carried interest arrangements, fund restructurings, continuation funds, and liquidity events.
• Advising on onshore and offshore fund structures across PE, VC, real estate, infrastructure, and debt.

Stipend & Compensation

Not specified in the source document. Compensation is typically negotiated based on PQE and firm tier.