Legal Associate – Fund Finance & Structuring Lawyer

About the role

South Gate Legal and Financial Studio is expanding its Fund Finance and Structuring practice and seeks a lawyer to lead this vertical, setting direction, originating mandates, and delivering repeatable legal solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Incorporate and implement fund and finance structures across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating with leading lawyers and financial teams.
• Draft and review fund, securitisation and cross‑border documentation.
• Lead client engagements end‑to‑end as the primary point of contact, ensuring high‑quality and timely delivery.
• Draft engagement letters and manage tasks assigned by partners and management.
• Research foreign laws and coordinate conclusions with the international team.
• Mentor junior team members and coordinate with external experts as required.
• Contribute to publications, webinars and events to strengthen South Gate’s profile.

Required profile

• 2+ years post‑qualification experience in a law firm or in‑house role, preferably involving investment funds or financial products.
• Strong legal English drafting and negotiation skills; additional languages are a plus.
• Comfortable working across evolving regulatory areas and open‑minded to non‑standard approaches.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation with performance‑based bonus potential; options may be discussed for outstanding candidates.
• Direct support and involvement from South Gate’s partners and founders.
• Access to professional tools, platforms, conference budgets and marketing resources to grow professional exposure.