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Funds Lawyer

G2 Legal Limited
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A leading UK law firm is seeking a Senior Funds Lawyer with 6 or more years' PQE to join its Investment Funds team in Edinburgh or Glasgow.
  • The role involves advising on the full lifecycle of private investment funds, including fund structuring, formation, and regulatory compliance.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, reviewing marketing materials, and supporting both fund managers and institutional investors.
  • The firm is looking for a qualified Solicitor with strong knowledge in fund documentation and a genuine interest in ESG and impact investment work.
  • The position offers a supportive work environment, career development opportunities, and a competitive salary.

Senior Funds Lawyer (6 years'+)

A leading UK law firm is recruiting a Senior Funds Lawyer with 6 or more years' PQE to join its busy and growing Investment Funds team. This role is open to qualified lawyers in Edinburgh or Glasgow. 

About the Opportunity:

The firm’s Funds team supports a wide range of UK and international clients, advising on the full lifecycle of private investment funds. The work includes:

  • Fund structuring and formation
  • Advising fund managers on private equity, infrastructure, real estate and debt funds
  • Supporting institutional investors with primary, secondar and co-investment arrangements
  • Advising on impact investing, ESG and sustainable finance strategies

The team works closely with colleagues in tax, regulatory and corporate law and uses innovative legal tech tools to improve delivery and client experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drafting legal documents including limited partnership agreements and management agreements
  • Reviewing marketing and investor materials
  • Advising on UK financial regulation (including AIFMD and financial promotions)
  • Working with both fund managers and institutional investors
  • Supporting occasional joint ventures and transactions in the funds space
  • Contributing to business development and know-how projects

What The Firm is Looking For:

  • A qualified Solicitor with at least 6 years’ experience in private investment funds
  • Strong knowledge of fund documentation and investor negotiations
  • Familiarity with regulatory aspects of fund formation
  • A collaborative approach and willingness to support a cross-office team
  • An interest in innovation and improving client service
  • A genuine interest in ESG and impact investment work

What’s on Offer?

  • High-quality, meaningful work with purpose-led clients
  • Exposure to international funds and sustainable finance projects
  • A supportive and flexible working environment
  • Career development opportunities in a growing team
  • Office base in Edinburgh or Glasgow with hybrid options

For more information, please contact Melissa Tang at G2 Legal for a confidential discussion or please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.