Investment Funds Senior Associate – Bristol
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: £85,000 – £115,000 (depending on experience)
A leading national commercial law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its specialist Investment Funds team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high performing practice advising fund managers, institutional investors and financial institutions on complex, high value fund matters across a wide range of asset classes. The team is known for its commercial approach, technical strength and involvement in strategically important projects across the UK and internationally.
The Role
You will join a well established and growing team supporting clients throughout the full lifecycle of an investment fund. The work is sophisticated, varied and strategically significant, including:
- Structuring, launching and managing fund vehicles
- Advising on private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge, infrastructure and natural resources funds
- Supporting on management business structuring, joint ventures and private wealth structures
- Advising on carried interest, co investment and participation arrangements
- Working closely with tax and regulatory colleagues on fund structuring and compliance
- Negotiating service provider relationships and advising on capital raising and distribution
- Acting for institutional investors on LP commitments, secondaries and co investments
- Supporting corporate real estate and wealth management clients on fund related transactions
The role offers exposure to both UK and cross border matters, with opportunities to work on high profile mandates.
Recent Work Highlights
The team’s recent experience includes:
- Advising multiple venture capital managers on new fund launches
- Acting for private equity houses on fund formation and investor negotiations
- Supporting real estate fund managers on UK and international fund structures
- Advising hedge fund managers on new launches and management arrangements
- Acting for institutional investors on a range of fund products and LP commitments
- Handling significant secondary transactions for leading secondaries funds
- Advising wealth managers on bespoke fund of one and co investment vehicles
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a Senior Associate with:
- Strong experience across private funds matters (domestic and international)
- Technical understanding of fund structures, investor terms and regulatory considerations
- Experience advising on fund formation, structuring and investor negotiations
- Confidence managing complex matters and maintaining strong client relationships
- A commercial mindset and collaborative approach
- Candidates with more extensive experience will also be considered.
Career Development
The firm offers a structured development programme, including:
- Clear expectations and transparent progression pathways
- Early responsibility and exposure to high quality clients
- Regular feedback and tailored technical training
- Recognition based on contribution and potential rather than PQE alone
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive salary and bonus
- Hybrid working and flexible hours
- Generous holiday allowance
- Pension and private medical insurance
- Life assurance and wellbeing support
- A supportive, inclusive culture with strong focus on professional growth
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £85000 – £115000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
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Investment Funds Senior Associate – Bristol – Bristol employer: Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd
Chadwick Nott offers an exceptional opportunity for self-employed Private Client Lawyers in Bath, providing a supportive environment that values autonomy and client care. With a focus on professional growth, you will have the chance to manage your own caseload while benefiting from a fee-share earnings model, all within a traditional high street firm known for its commitment to excellence and community engagement.
Contact Details:
Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
