Venture Capital Lawyer | Senior Associate

Taylor Root; England; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier work

Entrepreneurial culture

High client exposure

Clear progression

Training & mentoring

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

Taylor Root, a leading international law firm, seeks a Corporate - Venture Capital Senior Associate to join its top-tier team in the UK. You will advise on venture capital and growth equity investments, Series A through later-stage rounds, and both domestic and cross-border M&A for founders, management and investors.

You will work with high-growth clients across technology, consumer and life sciences, enjoy direct client contact and business development opportunities, and benefit from a

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE at a leading UK or international law firm.
• Strong experience in venture capital, growth equity and corporate M&A.
• Exposure to technology, consumer, fintech or life sciences clients.
• Direct client contact and business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Advise on venture capital and growth equity investments.
• Lead Series A through later-stage funding rounds.
• Handle domestic and cross-border M&A transactions.
• Counsel founders, management teams and investors on strategic matters.
• Provide general corporate advisory services for emerging and growth-stage businesses.

Skills

Venture capital

Growth equity

Corporate M&A

Client relationships

Business development

Commercial mindset

Job description

Taylor Root is delighted to be working with a leading international law firm in search of an ambitious Corporate - Venture Capital Senior Associate to join its top-tier team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading team that advises high-growth companies, founders, investors, venture capital funds and private equity sponsors on a broad range of complex and high-value transactions. The team is recognised for its work across the technology, consumer and life sciences sectors, supporting businesses throughout their lifecycle from early-stage investment through to growth, acquisitions and exit events.

The Role

You will advise on:

• Venture capital and growth equity investments
• Series A through to later-stage funding rounds
• M&A transactions, both domestic and cross-border
• Founders, management teams and investors on strategic transactions
• General corporate advisory work for emerging and growth-stage businesses

The Candidate

Applications are welcomed from lawyers who:

• Have 4+ years' PQE gained at a leading UK or international law firm
• Possess strong experience in venture capital, growth equity and corporate M&A transactions
• Have exposure to technology, consumer, fintech or life sciences clients
• Enjoy direct client contact and business development opportunities
• Are commercially minded, collaborative and entrepreneurial in approach

What's on Offer?

• Top-tier quality work with innovative, high-growth clients
• A genuinely entrepreneurial and fast-paced environment
• Significant client exposure and responsibility
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing practice
• Supportive culture with excellent training and mentoring
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package

This role would suit a lawyer looking to build their venture capital and growth company practice within a highly respected team acting on some of the market's most exciting transactions.