Associate or Supervising Associate - Hedge Funds - 1-5 PQE

Overview

In this role you will handle high-value hedge fund matters within a leading international firm. You will help form and launch funds across multiple jurisdictions and provide strategic, client-focused guidance to asset managers and financial institutions. The work spans fund documentation, regulatory matters, and bespoke structures, offering deep exposure to hedge fund formation and investment management regulation. You will collaborate with a diverse team to deliver complex solutions at scale and contribute to a high-performing, inclusive culture. This is an opportunity to shape fund strategies and grow a long-term practice in a top-tier setting.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive compensation
• bonuses
• private medical insurance
• pension contributions
• hybrid working model
• learning and development programmes

Responsibilities

• Advise on formation and launch of open-ended hedge funds across multiple jurisdictions
• Draft and negotiate fund documentation (LPAs, IMAs, side letters, service agreements)
• Support regulatory and tax considerations (AIFMD, MiFID II, other sectoral rules)
• Work on bespoke structures (funds of one, parallel vehicles, joint ventures)
• Assist with global fund registrations and cross-border compliance
• Negotiate IMA/SMA arrangements for institutional managers
• Provide strategic, commercially focused advice to asset management clients

Key requirements

• 1–5 years PQE in hedge funds, investment management or funds work
• Strong technical knowledge of hedge fund formation, including offshore domiciles (Ireland or Luxembourg preferred)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
• Experience advising asset managers, financial institutions or investment platforms
• Commercial, client-focused mindset with confidence in business development
• High motivation, energy and ambition to grow a long-term practice
• Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive team

• commercial mindset
• client-focused
• strong collaboration
• hedge fund formation
• offshore domiciles (Ireland, Luxembourg)
• AIFMD

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