Supervising Associate – Private Funds – 5+ Years PQE
Location: Bristol
Type of Role: Permanent, Full-time (with hybrid flexibility)
Salary: £80,000 to £150,000 (DOE)

A leading international law firm is seeking an experienced Private Funds lawyer (5+ PQE) to join its highly regarded Private Funds team as a Supervising Associate. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a market leading practice advising on the full lifecycle of private investment funds across multiple asset classes and jurisdictions.

The Role
You will play a key role in delivering complex and high value private funds work, including:

• Structuring, documenting and launching private funds across private equity, infrastructure, real estate, credit and venture capital
• Managing sophisticated fund formation projects across UK, European and offshore jurisdictions
• Drafting and negotiating key fund documents, including LPAs, IMAs and side letters
• Advising on bespoke structures such as funds of one, parallel vehicles and joint ventures
• Supporting clients on cross border fund registrations and regulatory considerations
• Collaborating with colleagues across fund finance, tax, ESG and transactional teams
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while delivering commercially focused solutions

This role offers exposure to top tier work and the opportunity to develop deep expertise within a globally recognised funds practice.

Candidate Requirements
This role is suited to a qualified solicitor with:

• Minimum 5 years’ PQE specialising in private funds or fund formation
• Strong cross border experience, particularly with European and offshore fund jurisdictions
• Proven experience in secondaries transactions and portfolio sales
• Experience advising fund managers, institutional investors or investor groups
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver pragmatic, solutions focused advice
• Confidence managing multiple complex projects in a fast paced environment
• A collaborative, client focused approach and strong interpersonal skills

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
• Clear progression pathways 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.