Overview
Funds Associate Jobs in London, England, UK at Sonder Consultants
Associate – Private Funds | Top-Tier London Practice | Up to 4 Years’ PQE An elite, London-based law firm is looking to hire a high-performing Associate (up to 4 years’ PQE) to join its market-leading Funds team . This is a
unique opportunity
to join a highly respected and broad-ranging private funds practice, acting as a key point of contact for a major institutional client.
You will play a central role in managing and delivering
client support
across a wide range of private capital matters—primarily focusing on private debt , but also covering private equity, venture capital, infrastructure, and real asset funds . This is an ideal role for someone looking to build a career within a
collaborative
, client-facing environment, with exposure to high-profile mandates and complex legal work.
Key Responsibilities:
Acting as the lead Associate on ongoing legal support for a major client, including day-to-day and ad hoc advisory needs Managing inbound queries from client stakeholders (Legal, Compliance, Tax, Governance, Operations), supported by a legal project manager and dedicated paralegals Coordinating multi-jurisdictional regulatory advice affecting private funds Drafting and negotiating legal documentation, including placement agent agreements Overseeing client document portals, trackers, and marketing/regulatory filings Supporting other departments on fund-related elements of broader corporate or transactional work Contributing to knowledge management and internal training on fund-related developments Requirements: UK, Ireland or AUS/NZ qualified lawyer Up to 4 years’ post-qualification experience from a top-tier private funds practice or in-house legal team at a private capital manager Excellent academics Strong exposure to private debt or other closed-ended fund strategies Excellent
communication
, drafting, and
project management
skills A proactive,
collaborative
mindset and a desire to take on responsibility early A genuine interest in fund structures, regulation, and
innovation
within private capital Do not apply if you do not fit the criteria above.
Title: Funds Associate
Company: Sonder Consultants
Location: London, England, UK
Category: Law/Legal (Financial Law, Legal Counsel)
