At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on fund formation and manage private credit and real estate debt funds.
- Company: Global private fund with a collaborative legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Excellent opportunity for career growth and collaboration.
- Why this job: Join a growing platform and make a real impact in private markets.
- Qualifications: 2-5 years' PQE with experience in private fund formation.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 120000 £ per year.
We are working with a global private fund who are looking for a Legal Counsel to support the formation, structuring, and ongoing management of their private credit and real estate debt funds.
Key responsibilities:
- Advise on fund formation, structuring, and lifecycle management.
- Draft, review, and negotiate fund documentation, including LPAs, subscription agreements, management agreements, side letters, and related financing documents.
- Support fund launches, product development, and regulatory compliance (AIFMD, MiFID).
- Provide legal support on fund operations, investor matters, and financing arrangements.
- Partner closely with Product, Investments, Compliance, Risk, Tax, Operations, and external counsel.
About you:
- 2–5 years' PQE gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal team.
- Experience with private fund formation, ideally in private credit, but private equity background is workable.
- Strong knowledge of fund documentation and UK/EU regulatory frameworks.
- Commercial, pragmatic approach with excellent stakeholder management and organisational skills.
An excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting a growing private markets platform.
Funds Lawyer - Private Markets in London employer: Tenet Search
Join a dynamic and collaborative legal team at a leading global private fund, where you will play a pivotal role in the formation and management of innovative private credit and real estate debt funds. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth, offering opportunities to engage with cross-functional teams while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Located in a vibrant city, we provide a stimulating environment that values your contributions and encourages meaningful career development.
