Senior Funds Lawyer - (Americas)

Overview

A legal and compliance services provider to leading asset managers and private equity firms is expanding its funds practice and seeking a lawyer to lead this growth. This leadership role offers the opportunity to define and build a modern funds practice that integrates legal expertise with innovative technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the funds practice with strategic support from senior leadership.
• Collaborate directly with decision-makers to drive meaningful change and rapid progress.
• Work alongside lawyers, technologists, and operations specialists to build a global, AI-powered funds practice infrastructure.
• Shape strategy, guide delivery, and build a high-performing team combining legal judgment with innovative execution.

Requirements

• Qualified funds lawyer with typically 3–5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong technical expertise in funds law.
• Desire to build and lead a new type of practice grounded in excellence, innovation, and trust.
• Comfortable with autonomy paired with accountability.
• Enthusiastic about leveraging technology as an enabler rather than a compliance formality.
• Curious, visionary, and driven to shape the future of funds law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with asset managers, private equity firms, or related financial services clients.
• Interest or experience in integrating AI and technology into legal workflows.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with PQE and experience.
• 20 days holiday plus regional public holidays.
• An additional day off for your birthday.
• Contributions towards private healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life assurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Location

• Remote position available for candidates based in the USA or Canada.

This role offers genuine control over building and leading a practice, working closely with some of the largest limited partners (LPs) and general partners (GPs) globally. The practice is supported by integrated AI technology designed to enhance efficiency and allow lawyers to focus on judgment and client service.