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Private Equity Lawyer/Associate

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Private Practice

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Contact:

    Jonathan Skerrett

  • Contact email:

    jonathan@rutherfordsearch.com

  • Contact phone:

    020 3778 0891

  • Job ref:

    SKJ74621

  • Published:

    13 days ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-11-29

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious global law firm, ranked across multiple directories for funds, is seeking a PE Associate to join their successful team in London. Working for tier one sponsors on the most complex and demanding international deals.

The Role

Main responsibilities for this position will include, but are not limited to:

  • Managing Fund Liquidity Solutions: Guide the implementation of liquidity solutions for funds nearing the end of their lifecycle, such as analysing investment-related liabilities and coordinating workstreams for insurance setups, trusts, escrows, or similar structures to address these liabilities.

  • Secondary Transactions and Restructuring: Lead the coordination and drafting of documents for secondary market transactions and fund restructurings, handling asset transfers across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, and debt investments.

  • Conflict Review and Analysis: Assess and interpret conflict provisions in various transactions, advising on their implications and ensuring compliance.

  • General Partner Support: Assist GPs with legal matters throughout the lifecycle of fund investments, including managing term extensions, Limited Partnership Agreement (LPA) amendments, and related needs.

  • Client Relationship Development: Cultivate strong client relationships, participate in business development activities, engage in thought leadership, and proactively identify opportunities to expand service offerings.

Your Profile

  • 3-7PQE in Private Equity team at a leading law firm or PE house.

  • E&W Qualified or top Australian/New Zealand firm experience.

  • Clean non-jumpy CV with strong academics.

For more information about this position, please get in touch with Jonathan Skerrett.
Email: jonathan@rutherfordsearch.com
Phone: 020 3778 0891
Reference Code: 74621

Rutherford is a specialist legal search firm in the UK and US, operating across both in-house and private practice, recruiting lawyers within financial services practice areas.