Investment Funds Associate Solicitor - September 2027 NQ- 6 years' PQE
We are working with a leading US elite law firm seeking a to expand its investment funds team in London. This is an excellent opportunity for ambitious funds lawyers looking to develop their career advising sophisticated investment managers and institutional clients on complex fund formation, fundraising and investment structuring matters.
In the role you will gain exposure to a broad range of private capital strategies, working on domestic and cross-border mandates involving private equity, infrastructure, secondaries and alternative investment structures.
The work is high-value, technically challenging and affords direct contact with clients.
You will advise on a broad range of investment funds matters, including:
- Fund formation: Advising investment managers on the establishment, structuring and launch of private investment funds.
- Fundraising: Supporting sponsors throughout the fundraising process, including the preparation and negotiation of fund documentation and investor arrangements.
- Private equity funds: Advising on the formation and operation of investment vehicles across a range of private capital strategies.
- Secondaries: Supporting transactions involving secondary investments, continuation vehicles and other liquidity solutions.
- Infrastructure funds: Advising on the establishment and structuring of investment vehicles targeting infrastructure and related assets.
- Investor negotiations: Assisting with negotiations involving institutional investors and other sophisticated market participants.
- Cross-border matters: Working with lawyers and advisers across jurisdictions on complex fund structures and international fundraising mandates.
We are interested in speaking with individuals who are final or 3rd seat trainees as well as qualified lawyers who demonstrate:
- Experience in investment funds, fund formation or private funds advisory work, ideally gained at a recognised commercial law firm.
- Exposure to private equity funds, alternative investment funds or related investment structures.
- Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating fund documentation.
- An understanding of the commercial and legal considerations affecting fund sponsors and institutional investors.
- Strong commercial awareness and an interest in the wider private capital markets.
Experience involving secondaries, continuation funds or infrastructure investment structures would be particularly advantageous.
Key attractions include:
- High-quality work: Exposure to complex fund formations, fundraising mandates and investment structures.
- Varied transactions: Opportunities to advise across private equity, infrastructure, secondaries and other alternative investment strategies.
- International exposure: Involvement in cross-border transactions and collaboration with lawyers across multiple jurisdictions.
- Client contact: Opportunities to build relationships with investment managers and institutional investors.
- Responsibility and development: Meaningful involvement in transactions, with increasing ownership of workstreams.
- Career progression: Opportunities to develop specialist expertise and build a long‑term career within investment funds.
It is of note that Rutherford is instructed on several funds roles at this level. Individuals with post qualification experience in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore are encouraged to apply.
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Associate Solicitor, Investment Funds employer: Rutherford
Join a leading US law firm with a prestigious reputation in private equity, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside top-tier partners and associates on high-value, cross-border transactions. The London office fosters a collaborative and ambitious work culture, offering exceptional professional growth opportunities and exposure to some of the most sophisticated sponsors in the market. With a commitment to employee development and a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in a thriving legal practice.
