VP Legal Counsel – Private Funds (4-6 PQE)
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£51,600
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2412 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,600, and Oliver James is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2419 (Legal professionals not elsewhere classified., Legal professionals n.e.c. if funds work is not typical solicitor work). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
About the role
Location: London (Hybrid)
A leading global private markets investment manager is seeking an experienced funds lawyer to join its high-performing legal team.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work within a sophisticated, internationally focused legal function supporting the full lifecycle of private investment funds, from product development and structuring through fundraising, investor on-boarding and ongoing fund management.
Working closely with investment professionals, investor relations, tax, compliance and external counsel, you’ll play a key role in delivering complex cross-border fund launches while acting as a trusted commercial adviser to the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on fund structuring and product development for new investment vehicles.
- Lead legal aspects of fund formation, fundraising and investor on-boarding.
- Draft, review and negotiate fund documentation, including LPAs, PPMs, subscription agreements and side letters.
- Coordinate fund launches across multiple jurisdictions.
- Advise on regulatory developments affecting private funds.
- Work closely with senior internal stakeholders and manage external legal advisers.
- Provide ongoing legal support across existing fund platforms.
You’ll be a qualified lawyer with approximately 4-6 year’s PQE gained either within a leading international law firm or an established investment manager.
You’ll have strong experience advising on private investment funds, ideally within one or more of the following areas:
- Private Equity
- Private Credit
- Real Estate Funds
- Strong technical knowledge of fund structuring and fundraising.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Commercial judgement and stakeholder management experience.
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised investment platform.
- Exposure to sophisticated international fund structures.
- High-profile, commercially focused legal work.
- Collaborative and supportive culture.
- Excellent long-term career progression.
- Competitive salary, bonus and comprehensive benefits package.
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About sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Oliver James holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2412 going rate of £51,600. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.