Funds Lawyer – (UK / London)

Location: United Kingdom (Remote first or hybrid)

Avantia Law is the legal and compliance partner to many of the world’s leading asset managers and private equity firms. We combine extensive sector expertise with proprietary AI-powered workflows to help clients move faster, manage risk, and accelerate their deals.

Opportunity

You’ll:

• Lead and grow a practice with clear strategic backing from the firm
• Work directly with the firm’s decision-makers, allowing you to move quickly and drive meaningful change
• Collaborate with lawyers, technologists, and operations specialists across the firm
• Help build the infrastructure for a modern, global funds practice – powered by AI

Requirements

• Engage with clients directly, providing a full deal review and expert legal advice, ensuring all transfer processes align with client playbooks
• Prepare LP transfer documents, including transfer agreements and subscription documents
• Conduct negotiations based on client playbooks and elevate any issues to the client as needed
• Escalate and resolve any issues or flags during the transfer process
• Support day-to-day supervision, training and mentoring of junior team members (e.g. paralegals or junior lawyers) in collaboration with MD – LP Transfers
• Collaborate with our technology team to help us innovate & utilise AI-driven workflow tools in your legal work
• Assist our Growth team with new client pitches when required

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE with experience in closed‑ended funds and LP transfers
• Qualified in England & Wales or US
• Excellent drafting and negotiation abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication skills and client-focused approach

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Comprehensive private healthcare and lifestyle perks with Vitality (medical history disregarded)
• Early finish Fridays in the summer
• Life assurance
• Pension scheme, enhanced after 1 year service
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies after 1 year service
• Option to work from abroad for a maximum of 1 month per year (subject to policy & approval)

Avantia aims to offer a competitive salary, which will depend on the final candidate’s PQE and unique experience. You will have the opportunity to discuss your salary expectations during the first call with the Talent team.

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