Senior Associate - Private Funds & Secondaries

Freshfields

7 years post qualification experience
Fund formation and fundraising projects
Managing investor negotiations and closing
The role involves leading all aspects of the fund establishment and fundraising process for a global private capital practice

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading all aspects of the fund establishment and fundraising process for a global private capital practice.
  • Candidates will supervise mid-level and junior associates while developing strong relationships with institutional investors and fund managers.
  • Freshfields offers a collaborative environment where lawyers work across borders in small or large teams to deliver high-quality legal advice.

Matching Summary

The role involves leading all aspects of the fund establishment and fundraising process for a global private capital practice.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7 years post qualification experience
  • Fund formation and fundraising projects
  • Managing investor negotiations and closing
  • Drafting offering and fund documentation
  • Cross-border team coordination

Nice-to-have

  • Proactive business development involvement
  • Thought leadership and knowledge management
  • Experience with LP primary investments
  • GP-staking transaction experience
  • Strong commercial ability in London or New York

Key Requirements

  • At least 7 years post qualification experience as a solicitor in England & Wales
  • Currently an Associate / Senior Associate / Counsel with strong fund formation experience
  • Right to work in the UK required prior to employment commencing

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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