Private Funds Solicitor

Michael Page Legal; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Supervising Associate (3-6 PQE) to join their top-tier Private Funds group in London or Bristol. This role involves leading fund finance documentation, advising on complex fund structures, and mentoring junior colleagues. Candidates should have solid experience in fund finance and excellent drafting skills. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits, alongside a hybrid working model and a commitment to professional development within an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension contribution

Ongoing professional development

Vibrant social activities

Access to global skills academy

Qualifications

• Solid experience in fund finance matters from both lender and borrower perspectives.
• Strong drafting skills essential for the role.
• Proactive in marketing and business development initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of fund finance documentation.
• Advise on fund structures and limited partnership agreements.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Fund finance matters

Drafting skills

Client focus

Team player

Education

3-6 years' PQE from an international or leading regional firm

Excellent academic credentials

Job description

Join a top Private Funds team advising on complex fund finance and formation for a diverse range of alternative funds. This is a chance to lead high-value transactions, manage cross-jurisdictional work, and mentor rising talent within a dynamic, inclusive firm.

Client Details

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.

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.

Profile

• 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.

Job 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.