Funds Lawyers

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Rutherford Full time

We currently have multiple instructions across highly ranked law firms in the funds space across GP, LP and Secondaries, including but not limited to:

Elite US Law Firm - Mid Level Lawyer (5PQE+), Private Funds/Formations - expansion mode, marquee clients, Cravath Scale salary.

Elite US Law Firm - Associate (1-3PQE), Private Funds/Formations - highly ranked Partners, marquee clients, established prestigious team.

Elite US Law Firm - Associate (1-5PQE), Private Funds/Formations - high profile Partners, expansion drive. NY Rates, leveraging dominant PE practice.

Global/White-shoe US Law Firm - Associate (2PQE+), Private Funds/Formations - boasting a large and highly reputable London presence, with formidable buyside teams.

Global US Law Firm - Associate (2-4PQE), Private Funds/Formations - growth related hire into a well set team with a busy pipeline. Sweet spot between high US compensation and target hours.

Global US Law Firm - Senior Associate (8PQE+), Private Funds/Formations - featuring short track to Partnership working alongside ranked Partner.

Global UK Law Firm - Senior Associate (4-6PQE) Private Funds/Formations - flexible, welcoming environment with very reasonable target hours.

Silver Circle Law Firm - Associate (2-4PQE) Private Funds/Formations - expansion-mode, positive environment, balance culture, no target hours.

If you have UK Funds experience in private practice and you are E&W, NY or Common Law qualified please contact me for a confidential discussion.

With over a decade of experience in the legal space, Rutherford specialises in presenting outstanding lawyers with the most exciting opportunities across highly ranked law firms and in-house in London.

We combine a transparent and consultative approach with leading market knowledge to build a thorough understanding of your search requirements.

Many of our clients work exclusively with Rutherford, giving the lawyers we represent discreet access to roles and connections they wouldn't find elsewhere. Our advertised vacancies represent a snapshot of available roles at any given time; for a comprehensive picture please get in contact with us.

We welcome conversations with lawyers who are merely looking for market insights or who have already explored roles elsewhere to confirm no opportunities have been overlooked.

For more vacancies, please visit our website Jobs Page.

We do receive a lot of applications and where an applicant doesn't fulfil the job criteria we are not always able to respond – that may be due to jurisdictional experience or qualification area. If you feel that you satisfy the criteria and have not heard from us please feel free to contact us to discuss, or indeed apply to other roles.

Rutherford is committed to maintaining a recruitment process free from discrimination, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees and job applicants. It is the Company's policy that no individual should face discrimination, whether directly or indirectly, on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, marital status, disability (including long-term mental or physical impairments), gender reassignment status, sexual orientation, religion or philosophical belief, political belief, trade union activity, or age.


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