Private Funds Solicitor

Michael Page (UK); England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in the UK seeks a Supervising Associate (3-6 PQE) for its Private Funds practice. This position involves leading documentation and negotiations in various fund structures, providing legal advice, and mentoring junior lawyers. The firm offers a competitive salary with bonuses and a hybrid working model, reflecting its commitment to professional development and diversity. Join a dynamic team that prioritizes client engagement and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary with bonus structure

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Global skills academy access

Vibrant social activities

Recognition as a Top Global Employer

Qualifications

• 3-6 years' PQE, gained at an international or leading regional firm.
• Solid experience in fund finance matters, preferably from both lender and borrower perspectives.
• Proactive in marketing and business development.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of fund finance documentation.
• Advise on fund structures and limited partnership agreements.
• Manage multiple deals and work collaboratively in a team.

Skills

Fund finance documentation

Drafting skills

Client focus

Team player

Business development

Education

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

• opportunity for growth and progression
• leading work with a top tier firm

About Our Client

A leading international law firm with a global Private Funds team, advising alternative fund managers, institutional investors, sponsors, and financial institutions. Renowned for technical excellence and commercial insight, the team regularly handles high-value mandA, complex fund structuring, financing and ESG-related transactions across private equity, real estate, infrastructure, credit, and debt strategies.

Job Description

An excellent opportunity for a Supervising Associate (3-6 PQE) to join a top-tier Private Funds group based in London or Bristol. You'll work across a varied portfolio of fund structures and financing vehicles including capital call, NAV, hybrid, GP/co-invest, and SMA facilities. The role offers significant client engagement, documentation leadership, and mentoring of junior colleagues.

• Lead drafting and negotiation of fund finance documentation (capital call, NAV, hybrid, GP/co-invest and SMA facilities).
• Advise on fund structures and limited partnership agreements.
• Support transactions involving private equity, debt, credit, real estate and infrastructure funds.
• Manage multiple deals and work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support business development initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

• 3-6 years' PQE, gained at an international or leading regional firm.
• Solid experience in fund finance matters, preferably from both lender and borrower perspectives.
• Excellent academic credentials, strong drafting skills.
• Commercial mindset with client focus.
• Team player who is proactive in marketing and business development.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary with bonus structure.
• Private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Hybrid working model (minimum three days in office).
• Access to a global skills academy and ongoing professional development.
• Inclusive culture with vibrant social activities and sports committees.
• Recognised as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and ranked among the Top 75 Employers for Social Mobility.