Managing Associate, Funds in London

Our client is seeking a Managing Associate to join their Jersey Funds team. This role provides an excellent platform for success and is set within an environment that values collaborative thinking and innovation. The selected candidate will manage matters whilst providing legal advice under appropriate partner supervision.

Responsibilities include:

• Drafting important documents, managing transactions, and advising clients with a breadth of legal knowledge.
• Client and team liaison to ensure smooth operations in billing and financial management.
• Actively contributing to the team’s business development efforts and participating in training and mentoring junior staff.

Job Duties:

• Provide legal advice directly to clients under appropriate partner supervision.
• Draft a range of documents and manage transactions.
• Deliver technically accurate and complex legal guidance without the need for review where appropriate.
• Manage matters and delegate work to junior staff while supervising them effectively.
• Produce fee estimates and new business proposals, recording chargeable hours and billing in line with personal targets.
• Assist in managing work in progress (WIP) and debt in accordance with team targets.
• Inform clients of fees and disbursements and provide updates as needed.
• Serve as a significant point of contact for clients and manage client feedback.
• Generate business for the team through internal and external development activities.
• Prepare budgets and business plans in collaboration with the partner.
• Create and execute a detailed business development plan that is regularly reviewed.
• Attend client events on behalf of the client.
• Develop a relevant and effective network within key client groups.
• Stay informed about the full range of services offered and relevant legal developments.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and the development of precedents.
• Lead training seminars and sessions for professional development.
• Conduct performance reviews for junior members and provide ongoing management.
• Deliver effective leadership and motivation, inspiring confidence within the team.
• Contribute to recruitment decisions and the selection process.
• Support the client’s "2030 Vision".

Job Requirements:

• Qualified Lawyer with typically 7+ years of post‑qualification experience.
• Solid experience from a relevant law firm, ideally within a Magic/Silver Circle firm or equivalent.
• Excellent drafting and written communication skills.
• Understanding of management and financial accounting principles.
• High standards of professional knowledge and ability.
• Capability to provide sound, quality technical advice to clients.
• Ability to manage files with minimal partner input.
• Established and recognised expertise in a specialised area of law.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build productive relationships internally and externally.
• Proficient in working independently and within a team.
• Ability to make timely and accurate decisions.
• Proactive in ensuring all financial matters are up to date.
• Ability to identify business development opportunities and build a network of peers.
• Familiarity with key technology, including Outlook and Word.
• Positive approach to change and implementation of change.

What You’ll Love:

This role offers the chance to play a key part in maintaining and enhancing the jurisdiction’s reputation. You will work in a collaborative environment with opportunities to develop your skills in regulatory oversight, policy creation, and risk‑based supervision. The organisation values professional growth and offers ample opportunities for training and career development.

Interested? Register today, confidentially, with one of our friendly and dedicated recruitment specialists.