Associate or Supervising Associate – Hedge Funds – 1-5 PQE

Company: Chadwick Nott
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Location: Bristol
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you join a leading Hedge Funds practice to advise on fund formation, investment management regulation, and complex structures for a sophisticated client base. You will work across jurisdictions to launch open-ended hedge funds, draft key documentation, and navigate regulatory and tax considerations, contributing to cross-border fund initiatives. The role offers exposure to market-leading hedge fund work and the chance to deepen expertise in fund formation and management regulation within a supportive, inclusive team.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive compensation with bonuses
  • private medical insurance
  • pension contributions
  • hybrid working model
  • extensive learning and development programmes
  • career progression opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Advise on formation and launch of open-ended hedge funds across multiple jurisdictions
  • Draft and negotiate fund documents (LPAs, IMAs, side letters, service provider agreements)
  • Support clients with regulatory and tax considerations (AIFMD, MiFID II, other regulation)
  • Work on bespoke structures (funds of one, parallel vehicles, joint ventures)
  • Assist with global fund registrations and cross-border compliance
  • Negotiate IMA/SMA arrangements for institutional managers
  • Provide commercially focused advice to asset management clients

Key requirements

  • 1-5 years PQE in hedge funds, investment management or wider funds work
  • Strong technical knowledge of hedge fund formation, offshore domiciles, Ireland or Luxembourg
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills
  • Experience advising asset managers, financial institutions or investment platforms
  • Commercial, client-focused mindset with confidence engaging in business development
  • High motivation, energy and ambition to grow a long-term practice
  • Ability to work collaboratively within a diverse and inclusive team
  • commercial mindset
  • client-focused
  • strong communication
  • hedge fund formation
  • offshore domiciles
  • Ireland or Luxembourg

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Posted: November 1st, 2026