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FUNDS LAWYER

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Pinsent Masons

21d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You should have 4-6 years of funds transaction experience, strong academic record, be a team player, and willing to engage in marketing, business development, and innovative client service.
  • You will draft and negotiate fund documentation, advise on regulatory matters, review marketing materials, and liaise with investors and offshore firms.

Requirements

  • The ideal candidate would be a lawyer with 4 to 6 years’ experience of funds transactions and related work.
  • Relevant experience will include:
  • drafting constitutional documentation of funds including limited partnership agreements, shareholder agreements and unit trust deeds;
  • drafting and negotiating ancillary documentation such as management agreements and administration agreements;
  • advising on carried interest arrangements;
  • reviewing marketing material;
  • high level advice on UK financial regulation as it relates to investment funds (specifically a familiarity with AIFMD and the UK's financial promotion regime);
  • negotiating fund documentation with investors and dealing with side letter requests;
  • drafting LLP agreements in relation to setting up new managers;
  • dealing with offshore law firms and administrators;
  • reviewing fund documentation for institutional investors and preparing user friendly reports;
  • negotiating with fund counsel when acting for investors (either as cornerstone investor or as a minority investor); and
  • discussing new funds with both start-up and experienced managers.
  • As well as having the experience mentioned above, the candidate should be:
  • strong academically with a strong work ethic;
  • happy to work on creating marketing material, know-how and being involved in business development;
  • prepared to work on a small number of mandates that don't fit a traditional private funds role – this will include joint venture agreements and occasionally advice on M&A transactions in the funds space although that type of work is always done with the close support of our corporate team;
  • a team player who can work with different teams and lawyers across the firm;
  • willing to promote and drive innovative service delivery for our clients as part of the Funds team; and
  • keen to work in a growing international firm that is making headlines.

Responsibilities

  • drafting constitutional documentation of funds including limited partnership agreements, shareholder agreements and unit trust deeds;
  • drafting and negotiating ancillary documentation such as management agreements and administration agreements;
  • advising on carried interest arrangements;
  • reviewing marketing material;
  • high level advice on UK financial regulation as it relates to investment funds (specifically a familiarity with AIFMD and the UK's financial promotion regime);
  • negotiating fund documentation with investors and dealing with side letter requests;
  • drafting LLP agreements in relation to setting up new managers;
  • dealing with offshore law firms and administrators;
  • reviewing fund documentation for institutional investors and preparing user friendly reports;
  • negotiating with fund counsel when acting for investors (either as cornerstone investor or as a minority investor); and
  • discussing new funds with both start-up and experienced managers.

FAQs

What is the experience required for the Funds Lawyer position?

The ideal candidate should have 4 to 6 years of experience in funds transactions and related work.

Will the successful candidate work only in the London office?

No, while the candidate will be based in the London office, they will have opportunities to work with colleagues in Scotland and international offices, including Luxembourg and Dublin.

What types of work will the Funds Lawyer be involved in?

The Funds Lawyer will act on fund structuring, formation, LP side work, and other related investment funds matters, with a focus on infrastructure, impact, and sustainability.

Are there opportunities for business development in this role?

Yes, the candidate will be expected to enjoy and engage in business development to help achieve the team's growth ambitions.

What kind of training and career development is offered?

The firm provides a first-class training and career development program, including monthly one-on-ones, career discussions, and biannual appraisals.

Does the Funds team have a reputation in the industry?

Yes, the team has an excellent track record and has been shortlisted for awards for their work in impact investments and sustainable finance.

What kind of clients will the Funds Lawyer work with?

The Funds Lawyer will advise a range of clients, including large asset owners, financial institutions, and development finance institutions.

Is there a focus on innovation within the team?

Yes, the Funds team is at the forefront of legal technology and is committed to driving innovative service delivery for clients.

What attributes are sought in a candidate for the Funds Lawyer role?

The candidate should be strong academically, have a good work ethic, be a team player, and be willing to work on various mandates, including joint venture agreements.

How does the firm approach diversity and inclusion?

Pinsent Masons values diversity and inclusion and is committed to creating a workplace where all talent can succeed and feel they belong, encouraging applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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Pinsent Masons

Multinational law firm with offices across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia

Law
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1796
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients'​ problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.