Associate - Funds, Elite US Law (2-6PQE) London

​Our Client

​An elite US law firm client is seeking a 2-6 years' PQE lawyer to join its Private Funds team in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented lawyer to work within a market-leading practice that specializes in fund formation, structuring, and operations across a wide range of asset classes, including private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and venture capital funds.

This US law firm stands out for balancing exacting standards and delivery without the hard edges associated with some of their peers. It is a warmer environment for lateral hires and their market-leading retention corroborates that they have found a good mix.

NY rates compensation without the burnout and hard edges. High profile clients, broad work, high investment in professional development and broad coverage across GP, LP and Secondaries.

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Requirements

Ideal candidates will come from the Magic or Silver Circle, or another elite US firm with experience in fund formation.

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​For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 020 3778 0891
ID: AP0051

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