Investment Funds Senior Associate

Reference:  Funds Senior Associate - Bristol

Location:

Bristol Type of Role:
Permanent, Full-time (hybrid working available)
Salary: 85, (depending on experience)
A leading national commercial law firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join its specialist Investment Funds team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high performing practice advising fund managers, institutional investors and financial institutions on complex, high value fund matters across a wide range of asset classes. The team is known for its commercial approach, technical strength and involvement in strategically important projects across the UK and internationally.

The Role You will join a well established and growing team supporting clients throughout the full lifecycle of an investment fund. The work is sophisticated, varied and strategically significant, including:

Structuring, launching and managing fund vehicles

Advising on private equity, venture capital, real estate, hedge, infrastructure and natural resources funds

Supporting on management business structuring, joint ventures and private wealth structures

Advising on carried interest, co investment and participation arrangements

Working closely with tax and regulatory colleagues on fund structuring and compliance

Negotiating service provider relationships and advising on capital raising and distribution

Acting for institutional investors on LP commitments, secondaries and co investments

Supporting corporate real estate and wealth management clients on fund related transactions

The role offers exposure to both UK and cross border matters, with opportunities to work on high profile mandates.

Recent Work Highlights The team's recent experience includes:

Advising multiple venture capital managers on new fund launches

Acting for private equity houses on fund formation and investor negotiations

Supporting real estate fund managers on UK and international fund structures

Advising hedge fund managers on new launches and management arrangements

Acting for institutional investors on a range of fund products and LP commitments

Handling significant secondary transactions for leading secondaries funds

Advising wealth managers on bespoke fund of one and co investment vehicles

Candidate Requirements This role is suited to a Senior Associate with:

Strong experience across private funds matters (domestic and international)
Technical understanding of fund structures, investor terms and regulatory considerations

Experience advising on fund formation, structuring and investor negotiations

Confidence managing complex matters and maintaining strong client relationshipsA commercial mindset and collaborative approach

Candidates with more extensive experience will also be considered.

Career Development The firm offers a structured development programme, including:

Clear expectations and transparent progression pathways

Early responsibility and exposure to high quality clients

Regular feedback and tailored technical training

Recognition based on contribution and potential rather than PQE alone

Benefits

The firm offers:

Competitive salary and bonus

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Generous holiday allowance

Pension and private medical insurance

Life assurance and wellbeing supportA supportive, inclusive culture with strong focus on professional growth

How to Apply

For further information or a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Olivia Reed Email:
/ 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.*