Private Funds Associate: Fund Formation & Cross-Border

GFL Environmental Inc.; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Private Funds Associate to work on diverse private fund matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating essential fund documentation, supporting senior lawyers through the structuring, documentation, and launch phases of various fund products. Candidates should possess 2–5 years of PQE with a specialization in private funds, alongside a strong interest in working closely with fund managers. The firm offers competitive compensation, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Private medical insurance

Global skills academy for learning opportunities

Hybrid working model

Vibrant social and sports committees

Qualifications

• 2–5 years’ PQE, specialising in private funds/fund formation.
• Exposure to cross-border fund structures and offshore jurisdictions desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate key fund documents such as LPAs and IMAs.
• Support senior lawyers on the structuring and launch of funds.

Skills

Experience in drafting and negotiating fund documentation

Interest in working with fund managers and institutional investors

Familiarity with secondaries transactions

Job description

A leading law firm in Bristol is seeking a Private Funds Associate to work on diverse private fund matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating essential fund documentation, supporting senior lawyers through the structuring, documentation, and launch phases of various fund products. Candidates should possess 2–5 years of PQE with a specialization in private funds, alongside a strong interest in working closely with fund managers. The firm offers competitive compensation, a hybrid working model, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.