General Counsel - Leading Investment Firm

W&P Partners Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a commercially-minded General Counsel to join their dynamic team. This pivotal role involves advising on legal aspects of venture capital and private equity transactions, managing compliance, and supporting fundraising activities. The ideal candidate will have significant post-qualification experience and a deep understanding of the legal landscape in high-growth investments. This opportunity offers a chance to shape the legal function of a firm committed to value creation beyond financial returns, providing a significant platform for professional growth and influence.

Qualifications

• 8+ PQE experience at a leading city firm.
• Deep knowledge of venture capital and private equity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal and regulatory matters for investment activities.
• Advise on venture capital and private equity transactions.

Skills

Venture Capital

Private Equity

Investment Transactions

Corporate Governance

Legal Compliance

Education

Law Degree

Post-Qualification Experience

Job description

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W&P Partners is proud to be partnering with a leading global investment firm in their search for a General Counsel. The firm backs high-growth technology businesses at the growth stage and offers an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded, solutions-focused General Counsel to join the firm during a significant growth phase.

The Role

As General Counsel, you will report directly to the leadership team and serve as a key strategic advisor across all areas of the business. This is a broad and pivotal role, encompassing:

• Oversight of all legal and regulatory matters across the firm’s investment activities and internal operations.
• Advise on all legal aspects of venture capital and private equity transactions, including due diligence, deal structuring, and the negotiation of financings and exits across EMEA.
• Supporting fundraising activity, LP matters and fund formation in coordination with external counsel.
• Act as a trusted legal advisor to the investment team, supporting decision-making and ensuring compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Providing commercial legal advice to portfolio companies when needed.
• Managing risk, compliance, governance and policies across the platform.
• Building out and evolving the legal function as the firm scales.

The Candidate

We’re looking for a highly capable and commercially astute lawyer with:

• Significant post-qualification experience (8+ PQE as a guide) gained at a leading city firm. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar organisation.
• Deep knowledge of venture capital, private equity or growth-stage investments.
• Experience negotiating and executing complex investment transactions.
• Familiarity with fund structures, fundraising and LP matters.
• A pragmatic, hands-on mindset and the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.
• Experience launching a funds in the Middle East would be advantageous.

This role will suit someone looking to play a foundational role in a purpose-driven, high-performance firm that is deeply committed to value creation beyond the financial. Working at the core of the business you will have significant exposure to the board.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Legal Services, Law Practice, and Financial Services

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