Lateral Partner Opportunity – Funds Finance (Top-Tier US Law Firm, London)
Remuneration: Leading US Law Firm Compensation Structure c £1.5 m for a junior equity partner and to £7 m for a senior (rainmaker) equity partner.
A leading US law firm in London is seeking to hire a funds finance partner to join its highly regarded team.
This is a rare opportunity to work alongside one of the most prominent figures in the London funds finance market particularly the credit funds market. The platform is ideally positioned to support continued growth in fund-level and GP-led financing mandates, with an exceptional international client base and a proven bench of elite private equity, fund formation, and credit lawyers.
Key highlights of the opportunity:
- Work closely with an established, high-performing partner on high-end fund finance transactions (NAV, capital call, hybrid structures)
- Access to a premium roster of private equity sponsors, credit funds, and institutional investors
- Full-service support from a top-tier funds, private equity, and restructuring team
- Generous US law firm remuneration and origination incentives
- Modern and flexible approach to client development and integration
Ideal profile:
- A recognised partner or senior counsel with a strong track record in funds finance
- Experience acting for direct lenders, private equity sponsors, and fund borrowers
- Portable business (or demonstrable ability to originate work) preferred but not essential if complementary to the current platform
- Ambitious, collaborative and keen to grow within an elite international team
This is a discreet opportunity for an ambitious partner to join a premium platform with long-term strategic commitment to London and the funds finance space.
Contact Nick Robbins -nick@nicholas-scott.com