Senior Associate Lawyer Funds Finance

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious US Firm in London seeks a Senior Associate to join their Funds Finance team. The position involves advising a diverse clientele on complex fund finance transactions, with emphasis on leadership and mentoring junior staff. This opportunity promises significant career development within a collaborative environment and exposure to high-quality international legal work.

Benefits

Flexibility on remuneration package

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to international client work

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with significant experience in funds finance or banking law.
• Strong technical skills and commercial attitude.
• Experience managing complex transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex fund finance transactions.
• Support business development and mentor junior lawyers.
• Manage transaction management and client engagement.

Skills

Technical legal skills

Client-facing communication

Leadership in deal teams

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

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Senior Associate Lawyer Funds Finance, london (city of london)

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Client:

Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Major US Firm is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Associate to join a leading Funds Finance team in London. Counsel level or Partnership entry will be considered.

A great opportunity to work closely with a recognised leader in the funds finance market, and to become an integral part of a collaborative, ambitious, and growing team operating at the forefront of this specialist area.

About the Role

You will advise a diverse client base, including leading global and regional banks, credit funds, alternative lenders, and private equity sponsors, on complex fund finance transactions. This will include:

• NAV facilities, subscription line facilities, GP and co-invest facilities, hybrid facilities, and other structured finance solutions for investment funds.
• Cross-border transactions involving a wide variety of fund structures (including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, debt, and secondaries).
• Acting for both lenders and borrowers across a range of financing products.
• Supporting business development, mentoring junior team members, and playing a key role in transaction management and client engagement.

Key Requirements

• 5+ years PQE with significant experience in funds finance or a closely aligned area of banking & finance law.
• Qualified in England & Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction).
• Strong technical legal skills, with a commercial and solutions-focused approach.
• Experience in managing complex transactions and leading deal teams.
• Excellent client-facing and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm for mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to team growth.

Why join this US Firm ?

• Work alongside market-leading lawyers in a dynamic and innovative global firm.
• Exposure to high-quality, international client work in a fast-evolving sector.
• Career progression within a supportive and collaborative culture.

There is substantial flexibility on the remuneration package.