Corporate Partner

Errington Legal Recruitment Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Errington Legal Recruitment Limited represents a leading UK law firm seeking a Corporate Partner to lead and grow their VC offering in Cambridge. The role offers strategic input and a pathway to shape a team around you, with support from a firm known for a Tier 1 corporate practice and success in life sciences and technology sectors.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years PQE in corporate law, a track record in M&A, private equity and VC matters, and demonstrated business development capability.

Qualifications

• 8+ years PQE in corporate law.
• Experience leading venture capital, M&A and private equity matters preferred.
• Evidence of business development and sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Grow the venture capital offering and advise on VC matters.
• Lead M&A, private equity and corporate transactions for clients.
• Develop a stand-alone VC desk over time with associates' support.

Skills

Business development

Strategic leadership

VC M&A

Life Sciences

Technology

Job description

An exciting opportunity with clear growth potential - this partner will have the opportunity for strategic input and to shape a team around them, reinforced by a hugely successful firm with leading lawyers in this space

Corporate Partner (VC / M&A) -Cambridge

We are open to engaging with locally based or relocating senior lawyerswith experience in the key Cambridge markets - Life Sciences and Technology -who seek a strategic leadership role and a better work life balance without a compromise on work quality

Client

A leading UK firm with a Tier 1 Corporate practice and significant experience in the life sciences and technology markets, as well as a proven track record of supporting their employees to progress their career and develop their practice

Role

• Seeking a Corporate Partner to further grow theirVenture Capital offering in Cambridge, working closely with established teams and clients across the UK market
• A broad Corporate role is available with a clear mandate to increase the VC offering
• Currently biased towards Life Sciences and Technology but we would welcome partners with experience in these as well as other sectors
• The team advise on all aspects of M&A, private equity and venture capital matters
• Commitment from the firm to further grow and support this hire withexperienced associatesin time

You

• An experienced Corporate lawyer with a distinct interest in the UK Life Sciences and Technology markets, and in developing a stand-alone VC desk over time
• Suited to a Partner or partner track lawyer with 8+ years PQE
• A following is not strictly required but prior evidence of business development and sector specific experience is preferred

For further information, please contact [e-mail]

All discussions are confidential and enquiries are welcome without any obligation to make an application.

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, committed to ensuring an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. We embrace and promote diversity as we understand the importance and value of this both for us and our clients.