Hydrogen Group
Funds Associate (2-5 PQE) | Top City Law Firm

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We are working with a leading City law firm who are seeking a Funds Associate (2-5 PQE) to join its highly regarded private capital practice.
The firm has a distinctive position in the London market, combining sophisticated funds work with the breadth of a genuinely integrated full-service platform. The team advises leading UK and international sponsors, institutional investors and private capital businesses across private equity, private credit, venture and growth capital, real assets and secondaries.
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Private credit is a significant and growing area of the practice, spanning traditional direct lending, complex credit opportunities, special situations and capital solutions.
The team has a strong pipeline and clear growth ambitions; client relationships are shared across the practice, giving associates meaningful exposure to key accounts, direct partner contact and increasing responsibility as they progress.


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Applications are encouraged from E&W qualified lawyers with approximately 2-5 years' PQE and experience in private funds, investment management or a related private capital practice.
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