Senior Associate - Funds

About the role

To support the delivery of high-quality legal advice and client service across a broad range of matters, while developing technical expertise, commercial awareness and strong relationships with clients, intermediaries and colleagues.

Key responsibilities

• Provide thoughtful, clear and technically sound legal advice.
• Confidently field legal questions from clients and intermediaries, working with junior and senior fee earners to prepare expert advice promptly.
• Develop an in‑depth understanding of Ogier's standard documents and firm views and contribute to their development.
• Build and maintain productive working relationships with clients, intermediaries and team members, delivering excellent client service.
• Prepare fee matter estimates and proposals, monitor the scope of matters as they progress.
• Ensure timeliness of billing and debt collection.
• Manage time, effort and resources efficiently to maximise efficiencies.
• Consider regulatory and compliance issues at all times and report concerns to senior management.
• Contribute to knowledge management, ensuring contributions are accurate and current.
• Build knowledge and experience in relevant practice areas to the highest standards.
• Provide support, guidance and mentoring to more junior team members.
• Contribute to internal projects and initiatives identified by senior leadership.

Required profile

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 6+ years post‑qualification experience.
• LLB (Hons) from a reputable institution with at least a 2:1 classification.
• Relevant experience in a leading law firm covering investment funds, private equity, regulatory advisory or general corporate and commercial matters.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent drafting skills with meticulous attention to detail.

What we offer

• Premium health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 25 days of annual leave.