Private Funds Associate (2-6 PQE) – US Law Firm – Central London

About the Firm

A highly regarded US law firm is continuing to invest in the growth of its London private funds practice. The firm operates a truly global platform and is widely recognised for its strength in private equity and fund formation work, advising a sophisticated international client base on complex, cross‑border matters.

The London office plays a central role within the firm’s global private funds offering and works closely with colleagues across the US and Europe on high‑profile mandates.

The Role

This role sits within a well‑established private funds team advising sponsors across a broad range of strategies, including private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit and secondaries. The work covers fund formation, managed accounts, co‑investment platforms and related strategic matters, with regular exposure to complex cross‑border structures.

Associates will also have the opportunity to work on GP‑led transactions, secondaries, fund restructurings and fund manager M&A, offering a varied and technically strong workload within a collaborative team environment.

What They’re Looking For

• 2-6 PQE with experience in private funds or a closely related practice.
• Exposure to fund formation and the operation of private investment funds.
• Experience advising sponsors across one or more asset classes, such as private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit or secondaries.
• Strong technical skills, commercial awareness and the ability to work on complex matters.
• A collaborative approach and interest in developing within a large, market‑leading private funds team.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading private funds platform with a strong international footprint and high‑quality work. The role offers exposure to a broad mix of fund structures and strategies, meaningful responsibility and the chance to develop within a well‑resourced and growing team. The firm offers top‑of‑market remuneration and an attractive bonus scheme.

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