Mid-level Associate (Restructuring and insolvency)
5 days ago
City of London
Funds / Asset Management Associate (2–3PQE, with Restructuring Experience) Location: London, UK Practice Area: Funds / Asset Management, with Insolvency & Restructuring exposure Level: Mid-Level Associate (2–3PQE) About the Role We are seeking a talented mid-level associate (2–3PQE) to join a highly regarded international law firm’s Funds and Asset Management team in London. This role offers the opportunity to advise a sophisticated client base across private equity, hedge funds, asset managers, institutional investors, and financial institutions. Alongside funds and asset management work, the role will include exposure to distressed investments, restructuring strategies, and insolvency matters, working in close collaboration with the firm’s restructuring and finance teams. Key Responsibilities • Advise on fund formation, asset management, and investment structures., • Support clients on fund financing, secondary transactions, and joint ventures., • Handle mandates involving distressed funds, restructuring vehicles, and special situations investments., • Draft and negotiate fund documentation, LP/GP agreements, and related finance/corporate documents., • Collaborate with cross-border teams on multi-jurisdictional matters., • Engage in client relationship management and contribute to business development. Candidate Profile • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or other common law jurisdiction)., • 2–3PQE with strong experience in funds/asset management and exposure to restructuring or insolvency., • Experience advising private equity, asset managers, or financial institutions is advantageous., • Excellent technical drafting skills and commercial judgment., • Confident working directly with clients and managing junior support where needed., • Strong academics and training from a leading firm. What’s on Offer • Work within a top-tier, internationally recognised practice., • Exposure to high-profile clients and cross-border matters at the cutting edge of funds and restructuring., • Competitive salary in line with US/elite City firm scales, • Ongoing training, career development, and mentorship from leading partners., • Collegiate team culture with strong support for career progression. How to Apply If you are a 2–3PQE funds/asset management associate with insolvency and restructuring experience, we would like to hear from you. Please apply directly via LinkedIn with your CV, or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.