Funds Associate – Private Funds (1–6 PQE)

CompanyRutherford

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/8/2026

UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics

Analytics are greyed out due to low classification confidence (35.0%).

Occupation Type

Finance and investment analysts and advisers

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

Sponsorship Salary Threshold

£45,800 (£23.49 per hour)

Occupation rate applies

Above analytics are generated algorithmically based on job titles and may not always be the same as the company's job classification. You can also check detailed occupation eligibility, and salary criteria on our UK Visa Eligible Occupations & Salary Thresholds page.

Disclaimer: Hunt UK Visa Sponsors aggregates job listings from publicly available sources, such as search engines, to assist with your job hunting. We do not claim affiliation with Rutherford. For the most up-to-date job details, please visit the official website by clicking "Apply Now."

Description

Funds Associate – Private Funds & Secondaries (1–6 PQE)

I’m working with a high-quality funds practice looking to add junior to mid-level associates into its Private Funds and Secondaries team.

This is a strong opportunity for a funds lawyer who wants:

exposure to a broad mix of private equity, credit and secondary fund work
a hands-on role working closely with partners
a platform that supports long-term development rather than a narrow silo

The Role

You’ll advise fund sponsors and institutional investors on:

the formation and structuring of private funds
GP-led and LP-led secondaries
co-investment and continuation vehicle matters
drafting and negotiating core fund documentation, including partnership agreements, investment management arrangements and side letters
ongoing fund operations and investor negotiations

You’ll also gain exposure to cross-border and offshore fund structures, working alongside colleagues in related finance, tax and transactional teams.

The work is high quality but sustainable, with genuine responsibility from an early stage.

Candidate Profile

Experience in private funds and/or secondaries
England & Wales qualified lawyer with 1-6 years of post-qualified experience (Will also consider strong Irish funds lawyers)
Trained at a City, international or strong regional firm
Technically confident, commercially minded and keen to progress

Please get in touch at matthew@rutherfordsearch.com OR +44 20 31 37 3740