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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_1

  • Published:

    almost 2 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-02-14

​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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.