Funds Associate – Elite US City Law Firm

  • Location
    City of London, London
  • Contract Type
    Permanent
  • Posted
  • Start Date
    ASAP
  • Industry
    Law firm
  • Salary
    £230000 - £290000 per annum
  • Expiry Date
    2025-07-23

Associate – Investment Funds Senior Associate (Credit Funds) | Elite US Law Firm | London | 4-6 PQE

Our client, an elite US City law firm with a fantastic reputation for market-leading work, is seeking a talented Funds Associate to join its highly successful Investment Funds and Private Capital practice in London, with a focus on credit funds.

This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing, close-knit team that advises on some of the most sophisticated and high-value fund formations in the market. The team is known for its collaborative culture, commercial acumen, and deep client relationships across the private capital space.

The Role:

  • Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on complex fund structuring and formation matters, with a particular emphasis on credit strategies.
  • Advise a prestigious client base including global asset managers, private equity sponsors, and institutional investors.
  • Gain exposure to cross-border mandates and cutting-edge developments in the funds space.

Requirements:

  • England & Wales qualified solicitor (4-6 PQE), having trained at a top-tier London funds practice.
  • Demonstrable experience in high-end funds work, ideally with exposure to credit or private capital strategies.
  • Strong academic background and a commercial, solutions-oriented mindset.

Why Apply?

  • Join a firm that combines the prestige of a US platform with the agility and entrepreneurialism of a boutique.
  • Enjoy a lean team structure, direct client contact, and genuine career progression.
  • Competitive US-level remuneration and a supportive, high-performance culture.

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