At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate key fund documents while advising on complex investment structures.
- Company: Leading US law firm with a top-tier Investment Funds practice in London.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and exposure to high-profile clients.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and cross-border collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a market-leading team and work on sophisticated fund formation projects.
- Qualifications: 1-3 PQE lawyers with strong academic backgrounds and interest in private capital markets.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
A leading US law firm is seeking to appoint a 1-3 PQE Investment Funds Associate into its highly regarded London Investment Funds practice, as part of continued expansion driven by sustained global client demand and consistently strong transactional activity across private capital markets. This represents a rare opportunity to join a market-leading platform at entry level, offering immediate exposure to some of the most sophisticated fund formation and advisory work in the market, within one of the most prominent and high-performing investment funds teams globally.
The Investment Funds practice sits at the heart of the firm’s broader private capital platform, advising many of the world’s leading private equity houses, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, and institutional investors on the structuring, formation, and operation of complex investment vehicles. The team is widely recognised for its involvement in:
- Private equity fund formation and structuring across multiple jurisdictions
- Secondary transactions, continuation funds, and complex fund restructurings
- Co-investment structures and managed accounts
- Advisory work across fund terms, governance, and regulatory frameworks
- High-value cross-border mandates involving leading global sponsors and institutional LPs
This is a highly technical and intellectually demanding area of practice, where associates develop a deep understanding of both legal structuring and commercial fund economics. Day-to-day responsibilities typically include:
- Drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements (LPAs) and key fund documentation
- Advising on carried interest structures, waterfall mechanics, and fee arrangements
- Supporting on fundraising processes, including investor negotiations and due diligence
- Working closely with sponsors on structuring investment platforms and fund vehicles
- Coordinating cross-border elements across US, UK, EU, and offshore jurisdictions
- Advising on evolving regulatory and compliance considerations impacting private funds
Associates gain early exposure to the commercial drivers behind fund structures, including alignment of interest, investor protections, and long-term capital deployment strategies.
The firm is seeking ambitious and high-calibre 1-3 PQE lawyers who can demonstrate:
- A strong academic background and training from a leading City or international firm
- Exposure to investment funds, asset management, private equity, or broader corporate transactional work
- Excellent technical drafting ability and strong attention to detail
- A genuine interest in private capital markets and fund structuring
- Commercial awareness and the ability to understand investor and sponsor priorities
- A proactive, intellectually curious mindset with strong teamwork skills
Prior investment funds experience is advantageous but not essential, with the team open to candidates from strong corporate or finance training backgrounds.
Investment Funds Lawyer employer: Buchanan
As a leading US law firm with a prestigious London office, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that champions professional growth and development. Our Investment Funds practice offers associates unparalleled exposure to high-profile transactions and complex fund structures, ensuring that you will be at the forefront of the private capital markets. With a commitment to mentorship and collaboration, we empower our lawyers to thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking to advance their careers in investment funds law.
