Corporate Funds Associate

Description We are seeking an ambitious, bright and talented junior to mid‑level fund formation associate to join our team and advise managers and investors on international fund formation and investment mandates. You will work closely with Nick Benson, who leads the Funds team in London, as well as other partners and associates across our global investment funds practice on exciting and challenging mandates for leading name fund managers and institutional investors. Associates are given regular and direct contact with clients, with a culture based on associates being given the level of responsibility for which they are capable, rather than a PQE‑based method of work allocation. The role offers significant opportunities for progression in a growing practice area. As a member of our Global Funds Group, you will be part of a dynamic and diverse team of lawyers who work closely together as a team and rely on each other for support on executing funds mandates, developing new clients, knowledge sharing and training. The Global Funds Group has a full‑time Knowledge Lawyer and dedicated business development support. The team also works closely with our financial regulatory and tax specialists, including a London‑based US funds tax partner. The Role The London Funds team sits within the Private Equity & Funds Group in the Transactional Department. The Private Equity & Funds Group comprises 13 partners and 20 associates in London covering fund formation, private equity M&A and investor work. The Funds team advises private equity, infrastructure, real estate, venture capital, private credit and digital assets fund managers on secondaries transactions and fund formations and also has a stable of high‑profile institutional investor clients including sovereign wealth funds, private investment companies, private and government‑linked pension funds, investment companies, endowments and insurance companies. The Team The London Funds team is an integral and leading part of our Global Funds Group which numbers nearly 100 lawyers in our offices around the world, including in the US, Canada, Latin America, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy, Spain, Middle East, Singapore, Hong Kong/China, Japan and Australia. Key Skills and Experience Required Experience in advising managers and/or investors in private fund formation, private fund investments and/or private fund secondaries Good knowledge and awareness of technical issues, structures and commercial market terms for private funds Commerciality and an interest in business development experience Excellent written communication and drafting skills Initiative and proactivity Strong service orientation - a "client first" culture Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and to take responsibility for these relationships Outstanding communication skills and the ability to adapt style as required Ability to work well in both a team and individually Respects and enjoys the diversity of cultural, social and academic backgrounds found in the Firm To Apply At Baker McKenzie we welcome direct applications. Please click on the Apply icon to start the online application process for this role. We will then be in touch with you once we have reviewed your application. If you are unable to apply online, please contact the Recruitment Team on either 020 7919 1000 or Recruitment.London@bakermckenzie.com. For more information about this position or to discuss any adjustments you may require during the process please contact in confidence, Vanessa Renforth, Recruitment Manager, at Vanessa.Renforth@bakermckenzie.com. PLEASE REVIEW OUR APPLICANT PRIVACY NOTICE HERE. NO AGENCIES PLEASE Baker McKenzie does not accept unsolicited CVs. Please click here for details of our Agency Policy and commitment to sourcing directly. EEO Statement Baker McKenzie is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion for all. Our unique international culture is reflected in the drawing together of a worldwide family of individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds in all of our offices. We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation or age - to fulfill their professional aspirations with us. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr