Corporate VC / Emerging Companies- Senior Associate/ Legal Director

LAW Absolute; Greater London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic City law firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Associate/Legal Director with at least 5 years' PQE to join its Corporate Tech team. This role involves managing legal matters with light supervision, engaging with high-growth clients in venture capital and technology sectors, and supporting junior associates. The firm offers a supportive environment for ambitious corporate lawyers looking to advance their careers with high-quality work.As a mid-sized firm competing in the elite space, it emphasizes team effort and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' PQE in corporate law, preferably with a focus on technology and venture capital.
• Experience in managing transactions and engaging with clients.
• Background in business development and supporting junior associates.

Responsibilities

• Join a successful Corporate Tech team and manage legal matters with light partner supervision.
• Provide legal guidance to high growth start-ups and venture capitalists.
• Support and advise junior associates while developing business opportunities.

Skills

Corporate law experience

Client engagement

Business development

Ability to run transactions

Teamwork

Job description

This highly dynamic and entrepreneurial City law firm has a new opportunity at Senior Associate/Legal Director level to join its successful Corporate Tech team.

The position is created from growth and high levels of workflow in this practice which is firmly established and rising in the legal directories for its VC / Emerging companies advisory work and tech focussed M&A deals. The requirement is for a corporate associate with at least 5/6 years’ pqe (upwards) who can run with matters with light touch partner supervision.

The varied clients include high growth start-ups, venture capitalists and investors who require legal guidance from start up through to exit and technology businesses on merger buy and sell side. The successful candidate must have some exposure to relevant work though may currently do a blend of corporate work but wish to focus on technology and VC. They must be confident of running transactions, client engagement, business development and giving support and advice to junior associates.

The firm is in a steady growth trajectory and offers an excellent platform for an ambitious corporate lawyer keen to do high quality work and build their practice. The partners and firm’s leadership team offer exceptional support, encourage teamwork and create a culture which prioritises fulfilment, appropriate recognition and staff happiness.

This is a mid-sized City firm which competes in the global/elite law firm space. A perfect destination for an ambitious associate who is looking for a long term career move.

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