Skadden's European Investment Management Group is a multidisciplinary team based in London, dedicated to serving a diverse array of private capital and asset management clients. This group advises sponsors, investors, and strategic parties on a comprehensive range of fund-related transactions. Their expertise encompasses the structuring, establishment, and operation of various pooled capital enterprises, including general private equity funds, real estate funds, credit funds, infrastructure funds, hedge funds, and managed accounts.
Our attorneys are known for their ability to deliver cohesive advice on both a pan-European and global scale. They leverage their deep understanding of market practices, standards, and regulatory frameworks on both sides of the Atlantic and across different market segments. This enables them to provide sophisticated and customized solutions, which address our clients’ most complex issues with precision and insight. |
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 strong interpersonal skills to fit into a collegiate team are required for the position. The successful individual will have a strong career history to date, from a top tier funds practice, and will be able to demonstrate adaptability. A high level of academic record is essential. |
We pay generous rates and provide our lawyers with a highly competitive benefits package. 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 assurance
- Interest free season ticket loan
- Gym allowance
- Travel insurance
Mentoring and Hybrid Working
Associates who join Skadden laterally participate in our mentor program, Skadden Integration+, which specifically focuses on the unique needs experienced attorneys face during professional transitions
These efforts, along with our professional development and other Skadden benefits, including a hybrid work model. Our hybrid work model consists of working Monday to Thursday in the office (for full-time attorneys), underscoring Skadden’s long-standing commitment to investing in its people, culture and diversity. |
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, KC’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.
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