Funds Lawyer

Overview

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Funds Lawyer to support prominent financial institutions. This role involves working on private fund structures primarily in the UK and Middle East regions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate investment management agreements and related fund documentation across multiple jurisdictions, focusing on private funds in the UK and Middle East.
• Provide legal support on regulatory inquiries affecting private fund structures and deliver clear, practical guidance to internal teams.
• Support lawyers responsible for private fund products to ensure consistent and compliant advice across fund structures, strategies, and distribution channels.
• Manage and instruct external counsel, including reviewing and summarising legal and regulatory advice related to private equity, private credit, and other alternative investment strategies for internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to contribute to effective legal risk management, fund governance, and adherence to internal policies and regulatory standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Law degree with compliance with all relevant licensing and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house role within financial services, ideally with exposure to private equity, private credit, real assets, or other alternative investment funds.
• Strong experience drafting and reviewing private fund documentation and commercial agreements, including preparing clear summaries and analyses for internal audiences.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced private funds environment.
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation and benefits package within the alternative legal services marketplace.
• Health benefits, pension, and additional perks.
• Access to professional development resources and learning programs.
• Flexible work arrangements including remote, onsite, or hybrid options depending on client requirements.

Location

Flexible location options available, including remote, onsite, or hybrid work arrangements based on client needs.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for individuals with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Additional Information

Employment may be contingent upon successful background checks, proof of identity, and legal authorization to work.

Consultancy arrangements may be considered for legal professionals interested in flexible engagement models.