Associate - Hedge Funds

Our award-winning Hedge Funds team is consistently ranked Band 1 / Tier 1 by Chambers and Legal 500 and is trusted adviser to many of the world’s largest and most significant hedge fund managers. Our clients range from the largest global multi-strategy firms to start-up and emerging managers, providing cutting-edge experience and range of perspectives. Our core Hedge Funds team is supported by a range of specialist teams within Simmons focussing on the needs of our hedge fund clients, including regulatory, tax, employment, regulatory, AI and intellectual property.

The attributes we are looking for are strong academics coupled with a real interest in business and commerce. You’ll have strong funds experience gained from working in an international or offshore firm, together with a sound understanding of the establishment, structuring, operation and ongoing regulation of open-ended investment funds. You’ll want to be a part of a diverse, hard-working and progressive team that you will play a key role in helping to grow. And you’ll want to have a career you’re proud of and that you enjoy.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

We are now looking for an ambitious and commercially minded associate (1-4 PQE), ideally with specialist Hedge Funds experience, to join our growing FS Funds team.

The successful candidate will work as part of our full service team of partners, associates, trainees and paralegals, advising hedge fund managers, investment managers and investors on the establishment, structuring, operation and ongoing regulation of hedge funds. The work will include drafting and negotiating offering documents, investment management agreements, subscription documents, investor side letters and related investor communications, as well as leading fund launches, restructurings and ongoing fund matters.

Candidates will have a good range of transactional hedge funds experience, ideally gained from working within an international or offshore firm. Experience of open-ended offshore and onshore hedge fund structures, together with an ability to work collaboratively with colleagues in tax, financial services regulatory, corporate and other specialist teams, would be particularly valuable.

Person specification

• Excellent academics.

• Applicants will ideally have 1-4 PQE, which will have been gained at another international or offshore firm.

• Strong funds experience, ideally including the establishment, structuring and operation of open-ended investment funds.

• Strong client focus, enjoying working for and building close relationships with a range of clients, and with an ability and willingness to get actively involved in marketing and business development.

• Commercially driven and 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 forwrd. 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.

Key Highlights:

• Competitive compensation package (including bonuses dependent on role/level) private medical insurance, and pension contribution.

• A global skills academy offering extensive learning opportunities for all employees.

• A hybrid working model, requiring a minimum of three days in-office, subject to role and client needs.

• Integration of traditional legal expertise with innovative Simmons & Simmons Solutions.

• Recognition as a Stonewall Top Global Employer and a Top 75 Employer for Social Mobility.

• Vibrant social and sports committees, as well as art collections featuring renowned artists.

• The introduction of a Strategic Advisory Council to drive strategic initiatives in line with our mission.

Equal opportunities

We foster an inclusive environment, offering equal employment opportunities across all spectrums of race, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and more. Requests for flexible working arrangements are supported (where possible), and we strive to make our roles accessible to all. Our employee networks offer additional support, detailed in our D&I Information booklet provided during the recruitment process.

We value diversity and encourage applications from those who are passionate and willing to grow with us, even if not all requirements are met. Your unique experiences and perspectives are welcomed here.

For more information or to apply, please contact our Recruitment Team or visit our career page.

About Us

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