Funds Associate - 2-6PQE
4 days ago
City of London
Our client, a market-leading elite US law firm, is seeking an Associate to join its rapidly growing Funds practice in London. The team is widely recognised for advising at the very top end of the private capital market and acts for many of the world’s most sophisticated sponsors across private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real assets. The practice advises on the full lifecycle of fund formation and fundraising, including flagship buyout funds, growth equity, infrastructure, credit, secondaries, and continuation vehicles. The London team forms a critical part of a highly integrated global platform and is at the forefront of some of the most complex and high-profile fundraises in the European market. This opportunity offers exposure to headline global fundraising mandates for leading private capital managers, with regular involvement in cutting-edge structuring, regulatory, and investor negotiations. You will work within a high-calibre, collaborative team that combines technical excellence with a strong growth trajectory in London. The Role As part of this premier Funds team, the successful candidate will: • Advise sponsor-side clients on the formation and fundraising of private equity, credit, infrastructure, secondaries, and hybrid funds., • Draft and negotiate key fund documentation, including LPAs, side letters, management agreements, and related arrangements., • Support complex fund structuring matters, including tax, regulatory, and cross-border considerations across the UK, EU, US, and beyond., • Advise on GP-led secondaries, continuation funds, NAV financings, and other liquidity solutions., • Work closely with colleagues across private equity, leveraged finance, fund finance, tax, and regulatory teams to deliver fully integrated advice., • Take on early responsibility with meaningful client exposure and direct involvement in high-value, market-shaping fundraises., • Contribute to the ongoing growth and development of the London funds platform. Candidate Profile • England & Wales qualified, with 2–6 years’ PQE in funds from an elite US, Magic or Silver Circle law firm., • Strong technical grounding in fund formation, structuring, and fundraising., • Experience acting for fund sponsors, institutional investors, or both., • Familiarity with private equity, credit, infrastructure, or real assets strategies., • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills., • Commercial, proactive, and able to manage complex matters in a fast-paced, high-performance environment., • A team-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to client service and quality. What’s on Offer • Exposure to top-of-the-market fundraising mandates for leading global private capital sponsors., • High levels of responsibility and client contact in a low-leverage, high-performance environment., • Involvement in complex, cross-border fundraises and innovative fund structures., • Clear progression within a growing London team backed by a dominant US platform., • Access to first-class training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities, with clear progression paths., • A collaborative, inclusive culture with an emphasis on excellence and long-term career development., • The resources, brand, and deal flow of a truly elite international law firm. Rutherford is a leading legal recruiter that partners with top-tier law firms, sponsors, investment banks, and buy-side firms on both private practice and in-house mandates. Please get in touch if you would like to be kept aware of standout opportunities in the market.