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Are you looking to work in a collaborative team environment where your contribution and expertise is truly valued? Are you keen to develop your funds career within a global law firm, which offers clear progression opportunities? Then this could be the role for you. We are seeking an Associate or Senior Associate with experience in Funds to join our growing practice.

Our Firm

Squire Patton Boggs is one of the world's strongest integrated law firms, committed to providing insight at the point where law, business and government meet. We deliver commercially focused business solutions by combining our legal, lobbying and political capabilities and invaluable connections on the ground to a diverse mix of clients, from long-established leading corporations to emerging businesses, start-up visionaries and sovereign nations.

More than 1,500 lawyers in 45 offices across 20 countries on five continents provide unrivalled access to expertise. In the UK, we have offices in Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and London.

The firm is committed to promoting an inclusive and supportive working environment. Embedded by local champions in each of our UK offices, our well-regarded family and carer, wellbeing and DEI programmes provide a variety of flexible working options to support individuals' life journeys, helping our people pursue their personal and professional goals.

Our Team

Our London funds practice is expanding and this is an exciting time to join us. The team primarily advises sponsors on the raising and operation of real estate, private equity, private credit and venture capital funds (typically raising amounts from £100 million to £1 billion). In addition, our team acts for select strategic investors and other fund market participants, such as placement agents.

Our Opportunity

You will be working with well-respected partners, nationally and internationally. You will be part of a small, close-knit team that encourages personal skill development and growth, which we believe really stands out from the rest of the market.

You'll have the opportunity to get involved with high-profile matters and plenty of scope for direct client contact. We are looking for individuals with a commercial attitude along with a confident and proactive approach, good people skills, the ability to work as a team player and evidence of ability to network.

There is genuine potential for individual advancement within the team and candidates should expect excellent quality of work in a culture which encourages leadership and involvement with the business and its clients.

You

We are looking for an experienced lawyer, qualified in England & Wales (ideally 5-8 PQE) with a strong track record in private funds. You must demonstrate solid experience in funds matters and should have excellent academic credentials, with the drive and ability to deliver high-quality work and take the initiative.

You will be well on the way to building a strong network of your own, and will be eager to build long-lasting relationships with clients and potential clients and advisers. You will be coming from a well-recognised international, national or regional practice, and will thrive in a collaborative team environment. You will work closely with our clients and other advisors, so good communication skills are essential.

What you need to know

If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please visit our careers site at www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/careers. We are unable to process applications sent directly by email. Please complete an online application.

We are an inclusive employer and aim to ensure our workforce is representative of our diverse society. We welcome applications regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, neuro diversity or disability status, family or parental status, race, religion or ethnicity. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptions to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply. We may collect relevant data for monitoring as part of our candidate registration process.

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