VP Legal Counsel - Private Funds (4-6 PQE) - #2157367

Oliver James


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: London
Salary: £140,000 - £160,000 / year
Contract type: Full time
Oliver James
Vice President - Legal Counsel (Private Funds)

Location: London (Hybrid)

A leading global private markets investment manager is seeking an experienced funds lawyer to join its high-performing legal team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a sophisticated, internationally focused legal function supporting the full lifecycle of private investment funds, from product development and structuring through fundraising, investor on-boarding and ongoing fund management.

Working closely with investment professionals, investor relations, tax, compliance and external counsel, you'll play a key role in delivering complex cross-border fund launches while acting as a trusted commercial adviser to the business.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on fund structuring and product development for new investment vehicles.
  • Lead legal aspects of fund formation, fundraising and investor on-boarding.
  • Draft, review and negotiate fund documentation, including LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements and side letters.
  • Coordinate fund launches across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Advise on regulatory developments affecting private funds.
  • Work closely with senior internal stakeholders and manage external legal advisers.
  • Provide ongoing legal support across existing fund platforms.
About You

You'll be a qualified lawyer with approximately 4-6 year's PQE gained either within a leading international law firm or an established investment manager.

You'll have strong experience advising on private investment funds, ideally within one or more of the following areas:

  • Private Equity
  • Private Credit
  • Real Estate Funds

You will also demonstrate:

  • Strong technical knowledge of fund structuring and fundraising.
  • Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Commercial judgement and stakeholder management experience.
  • The ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
  • A collaborative approach and desire to work closely with the investment business.
What's on Offer
  • Opportunity to join a globally recognised investment platform.
  • Exposure to sophisticated international fund structures.
  • High-profile, commercially focused legal work.
  • Collaborative and supportive culture.
  • Excellent long-term career progression.
  • Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, please apply or contact us directly for further information.




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