Skadden’s European Investment Management Group is a multi-disciplinary and flexible London-based team servicing a wide range of private capital and asset management clients. The group represents investors, sponsors and strategic parties on the full range of fund-related transactions, including the structuring, establishment and operation of a wide variety of pooled capital enterprises, such as general private equity funds, real estate funds, hedge funds, credit funds, infrastructure funds, and managed accounts. Our attorneys take pride on their recognized ability to deliver integrated advice on a pan-European and global scale and use their familiarity and understanding of market practice and standards, and applicable regulatory frameworks on both sides of the Atlantic and across market segments, to provide sophisticated, bespoke solutions to our sponsor clients on their most complex matters. |
The new hire will join the Investment Management Group. We are looking for one individual with 1-3 years' relevant post qualification experience, preferably in the London market or experience in a similar common law jurisdiction (although those with less or more relevant experience will be considered on their merits). The role requires a candidate with diverse skills across the full spectrum of private funds work, including private equity, private credit, , real estate, infrastructure and venture capital funds. Knowledge of the UK and EU regulation of fund and asset managers will also be helpful. Excellent experience in managing client relationships and the interpersonal skills to fit into a collegiate team are required for the position. The successful individual will have a strong career history to date, and currently work for a well regarded law firm. A first-class academic record is essential. |
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. As of 2021, the package includes:
- Discretionary year-end bonus
- Technology allowance
- 22 days holiday and 3 personal days
- Enhanced Family leave
- Private medical insurance
- Permanent health insurance
- Life Insurance
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Gym allowance
Hybrid Working
Our new hybrid work model, which remains subject to review, consists of working at least three days per week in the office (for full-time attorneys) and living within commuting distance to the office. From 2023 our office will be at 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London.
More information on the guidelines, including coordination of work schedules within the practice, can be discussed during the interview process and confirmed upon joining the firm. |
Skadden has a sophisticated training programme that includes both in-house and external seminars and training sessions. We also pride ourselves on providing our lawyers with "on-the-job" training and constructive "real-time" partner feedback. The formal training programme includes:
- Regular team meetings
- Regular corporate know-how meetings.
- Weekly and monthly training seminars and workshops for all levels covering legal topics relevant to the firm’s practice areas and skills. These are presented by partners and associates and external specialists, QC’s and other professionals.
- Live video-links to seminars presented across Skadden’s network of offices.
Pro bono
Skadden strongly encourages its lawyers to assist, through pro bono work, those individuals and groups unable to afford legal services. A number of pro-bono opportunities are also available to our lawyers through our pro-bono programme. We are affiliated to LawWorks, a registered charity which supplies pro-bono projects to the firm.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to our success as a global law firm, giving us a wealth of different perspectives from which to address our clients’ most pressing issues across a wide spectrum of industries, geographies and cultures. We strive to develop initiatives at Skadden to specifically address diversity, equity and inclusion goals — including for recruiting, professional development, attorney retention and advancement, and cross-cultural awareness — while also continually inculcating inclusion principles into the fabric of the firm. This includes ensuring that all job applicants are treated fairly regardless of, for example, age, disability, sex, race and sexual orientation as per our Equal Employment Opportunity statement. If you require adjustments to be made during the selection process, please speak to a member of the recruitment team.
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