Supervising Associate - Funds

London, England, United Kingdom

12/10/2024

We have an exciting opportunity for a Supervising Associate to join our market leading FS Funds group, based in either our London or Bristol office.

FS Funds provide a full range of legal services relevant to the private funds world, covering all illiquid fund types and asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure.

Our team is:

• Expert – Our team comprises some of the most knowledgeable and creative lawyers in the market. We are not afraid of technical challenges.
• Experienced - dedicated to private funds, our partners and associates are highly experienced in all aspects of private funds work. Whether acting for managers or investors, our experience will often provide a solution or the means to innovate one.
• Commercial – we do not over-lawyer, but rather will provide advice and documentation that is commercially focused. Our objective is to secure the most advantageous solution for our clients with the least friction.
• Recognised - by the UK and international legal directories as being one of the leading firms in the private funds sector.
• Integrated – we do not operate in a vacuum. We are fully integrated with our transactional practices, providing a complete service from fund formation to portfolio investment acquisition, to refinancing/restructurings and divestment.
• International – our collegiate international team, and alliance partners and our network of relationship funds give us true global reach. Our integrated approach means that, whenever you deal with us, you will get the benefit of this whole team’s skills.
  
  
  

The role

We are recruiting for a Supervising Associate to play an integral part of our FS Funds team. The ideal candidate will be 3+ years PQE level with good exposure to private fund formation and investment work.

We are looking for a talented and technical lawyer who has the ambition and aptitude to embrace our first class client base in the asset management and financial institutions sectors and is looking to further develop their knowledge and experience of this exciting and evolving industry.

The role requires a confident and able networker who enjoys working and developing teams and embraces client and business development.

Person specification

• Excellent academics.
• Applicants will ideally have 3+ years’ post qualification experience gained at another leading City practice.
• Strong client focus with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development.
• Commercially driven.
• Able to work effectively as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
• Flexibility and a willingness to work additional hours on occasion as required.
  
  
  

Here at Simmons & Simmons

Simmons & Simmons is a place where dynamic minds thrive. Our culture is built on work that matters, you will work on inspirational and thought-provoking projects, using your influence to create positive impact for our clients, society and the planet. We also ensure that everyone’s voice is heard from day one, irrespective of job title, qualification, or background. You’ll be encouraged to have an enquiring mind and share ideas that can drive the firm forward. Through innovative learning and development opportunities, you will be provided with a platform to excel, enabling you to exceed your career ambitions and do things you never thought were possible.

Some key information:

• We offer a competitive package including bonuses dependant on role/level, private medical insurance and pension contribution.
• Our global skills academy provides our people, regardless of their role and location, with excellent learning opportunities (including live workshops, podcasts, short videos and practical learning experiences).
• We have adopted a hybrid working approach with a requirement for a minimum of three days in the office with flexibility dependant on role/team/client demands.
• We bring together the best legal advice from our established legal teams with non-traditional capabilities via Simmons & Simmons Solutions that enhance, expand and differentiate the Simmons offering.
• We are proud to rank as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.
• We have a range of social and sports committees, summer and winter parties and monthly get togethers.
• We have a range of diversity networks to connect people and celebrate our differences which is integral to our inclusive culture.
• All UK offices have their own artwork collections – including Damien Hirst and Tracey Emin pieces in the London office. We have a long-standing history in supporting the art community especially up-and-coming artists.
• We have recently introduced a Strategic Advisory Council which is a mix of associates and business services who will propose strategic initiatives that align with our firm's mission and support the delivery of our Business Plan, shaping the future of our next-generation law firm.
  
  
  

Equal opportunities

• We are committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion within our firm and to ensuring equal employment opportunities. We believe that this commitment creates a vibrant and rewarding work environment. We are therefore committed to:
• Upholding equal opportunities, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity, marital status, or pregnancy, including maternity and paternity. This commitment extends to addressing any instances of perceived or associative discrimination and harassment. We also ensure fair treatment during recruitment and selection processes for those who are serving or have served in the armed forces, along with their families.
• Accommodating requests for flexible working arrangements whenever possible. We encourage you to discuss your needs with us if this is something you require.
• Making our roles accessible to individuals with diverse abilities. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can meet your needs.
• We offer a range of employee networks to support our colleagues. More information about these networks can be found in the D&I Information booklet that candidates are sent when invited to interview.
  
  
  

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate and eager to learn and grow with us. Your unique experiences and perspectives could be a great addition to our team.

If you’re interested in finding out more about this position, please contact the Recruitment Team . To apply for the role, click on the link at the bottom of the page or visit our career page for more details.