Our client is a well-established and successful infrastructure asset manager with an international presence. This asset manager invests in society’s infrastructure and, rather refreshingly, they do so with a long-term mindset and a holistic approach to sustainability.

We are looking for a highly capable and motivated Private Funds Lawyer (c.3 years’ PQE) to join their small and expanding legal team. This is a newly created role due to growth, allowing the right candidate the opportunity to really 'make their mark’. And as this client likes to hire for the long-term, there is a great opportunity here to build a career with them as they continue their growth trajectory.

What will the role involve?

Advising across a diverse range of fund structures and investment products, and playing a central part in supporting fund formation, product launches, ongoing legal support, and strategic activities.

What technical skill-sets are we looking for?

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with approximately 3 years’ PQE;
• Technically excellent, strong experience in closed-ended funds is essential gained in a leading private practice firm or in‑house legal team;
• We are open to lawyers with any type of closed-ended funds experience;
• Strong drafting, negotiation, issue‑spotting and advisory skills;
• Experience working with fund managers, institutional investors or alternative asset managers is advantageous.

What softer skill-sets are we looking for?

• Intellectually curious, keen to understand both legal detail and broader commercial context;
• Solutions-focused and proactive with the ability to balance stakeholder needs and risk considerations;
• A collaborative, low‑ego team player who builds trust across functions;
• Independent and organised self‑starter who can manage multiple workstreams autonomously and simultaneously, and is confident escalating when required.

This is a unique opportunity for a lawyer who is ambitious, a strong team player, and someone who thrives in an environment where they can grow, take on responsibility, and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders.

In return, our client offers:

• a sociable and supportive environment;
• a hybrid working policy of 4 days in the office;
• a competitive base salary;
• an annual discretionary performance-related bonus;
• amongst other benefits; pension, health and life insurance, income protection plan.

If this role is of interest, please connect with us quoting job ref. AYFS 10843:

Celene Yon, celene@aysearch.com 07944 390723

Matt Bloxham, matt@aysearch.com 07900 692209

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