Job Description
Funds Lawyer (2-5 years') - Edinburgh
A leading global law firm is seeking a Lawyer to join its Investment Funds team in Edinburgh.
This thriving UK asset management and funds practice advises UK and international asset managers, institutional investors and development finance institutions on the full lifecycle of investment funds. The Edinburgh team plays a central role within a globally integrated practice, working closely with colleagues across Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia on cross-border mandates.
The Role
You will advise on:
- Fund structuring and formation (private and listed funds)
- Drafting and negotiating limited partnership agreements and side letters
- Establishment of new managers and advisers (including shareholders' and LLP agreements)
- Investment management and fund administration agreements
- LP services work and investor-side due diligence
- Regulatory considerations, including AIFMD and the UK financial promotion regime
There will also be exposure to capital markets transactions for listed funds, including IPOs and follow-on fundraising.
About You
- 2-5 years' PQE (more senior candidates considered)
- Strong experience in private and/or listed funds work
- Knowledge of AIFMD and UK partnership law
- Commercially aware, confident drafting complex documentation
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating across teams
This role offers high-quality transactional and advisory work, genuine cross-border exposure and clear progression within an ambitious but supportive team environment.
How to Apply
For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up to date CV.
