Overview
Associate or Supervising Associate – Hedge Funds – 1-5 Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £70,000 to £120,000 (DOE)
A leading international law firm is seeking an Associate or Supervising Associate (1-5 PQE) to join its highly regarded Hedge Funds team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a top tier practice advising fund managers, institutional investors and financial institutions across the full spectrum of hedge fund structures, asset classes and jurisdictions.
The Role
You will play a key role in delivering complex and high value hedge fund work, including:
- Advising on the formation and launch of open ended hedge funds across multiple jurisdictions
- Drafting and negotiating fund documentation, including LPAs, IMAs, side letters and service provider agreements
- Supporting clients with regulatory and tax considerations, including AIFMD, MiFID II and other sectoral regulation
- Working on bespoke structures such as funds of one, parallel vehicles and joint ventures
- Assisting with global fund registrations and cross border compliance
- Negotiating IMA/SMA arrangements for institutional managers
- Providing strategic, commercially focused advice to a sophisticated asset management client base
This role offers exposure to market leading work and the opportunity to develop deep expertise in hedge fund formation and investment management regulation.
Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:
- 1-5 years’ PQE in hedge funds, investment management or wider funds work
- Strong technical knowledge of hedge fund formation, ideally including offshore domiciles, Ireland or Luxembourg
- Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
- Experience advising asset managers, financial institutions or investment platforms
- A commercial, client focused mindset with confidence engaging in business development
- High levels of motivation, energy and ambition to grow a long term practice
- Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive team
Benefits
The firm offers:
- Competitive compensation package, including bonuses and private medical insurance
- Pension contributions and a comprehensive benefits offering
- A hybrid working model (minimum three days in office)
- Access to extensive learning and development programmes
- Opportunities for career progression within a high performing team
- A supportive, inclusive culture with active social and sports committees
How to Apply
If this opportunity sounds of interest or you’d like a confidential conversation about your next career move, please contact:
Email: oliviareed@chadwicknott.co.uk
Phone: 0117 917 1515 / 07711 799761
The firm is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Adjustments to the recruitment process can be made to support individual needs.
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
Job Tenure: Permanent and Full-Time
Salary: £70000 – £120000 per annum
Location: Bristol, Bristol
