Senior Funds Transfers Associate - Private Funds, Hybrid

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation

Collegial, collaborative culture

Job summary

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in London seeks a Funds Transfers Associate (2+ PQE) to manage transfers of interests in private equity funds for our GP clients. You will oversee a busy transfers team, balance competing priorities, and work closely with investor counsel.

The role combines substantive legal work with process improvement, including developing precedents, implementing AI-enabled tools where appropriate, and ensuring efficient client service in a collaborative, international firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with transactional experience.
• Experience supervising/paralegal teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Strong relationships with GP clients and investor counsel.
• Comfort with AI-enabled tools to enhance workflow.

Responsibilities

• Maintain GP client relationships and oversee the transfer process.
• Supervise the paralegal transfer team and review work.
• Negotiate with investor counsel and with incoming/outgoing LPs, coordinating with tax, ERISA and local counsel.
• Develop precedents and templates reflecting changes in law and practice.
• Assess and improve transfer workflows to maximise efficiency and client experience, including technology use.
• Collaborate with the funds team on investor issues and fundraisings, co-investments, continuation funds and restructurings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Self-sufficiency

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder management

Funds/LP transfer knowledge

Prioritization in fast-paced env

Written & verbal communication

Independent & collaborative work

Tech savviness incl. AI

Client relations

Transaction experience

Education

Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP in London seeks a Funds Transfers Associate (2+ PQE) to manage transfers of interests in private equity funds for our GP clients. You will oversee a busy transfers team, balance competing priorities, and work closely with investor counsel.

The role combines substantive legal work with process improvement, including developing precedents, implementing AI-enabled tools where appropriate, and ensuring efficient client service in a collaborative, international firm.