At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support on venture capital investments and corporate governance matters.
- Company: Leading Venture Capital firm in London with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth and exposure to diverse legal work.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to manage external counsel.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and influence investment decisions in a growing market.
- Qualifications: 3-6 PQE lawyers with experience in corporate/M&A or venture capital.
The predicted salary is between 53438 - 65313 £ per year.
Astral Legal is working with a leading Venture Capital firm looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its London team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded investment business in a broad role spanning venture capital transactions, funds, corporate and governance matters.
Role
- Working closely with investment professionals and senior stakeholders across the business, you will provide legal support across the firm’s investment activities and wider corporate matters.
The Role Will Include
- Advising on venture capital investments and transactions
- Supporting on fund-related legal matters
- Advising on broader corporate transactions and projects
- Supporting the business on corporate governance matters
- Working closely with investment teams and other internal stakeholders
- Managing external counsel where appropriate
- Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice across the business
The breadth of the position makes this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the Venture Capital and wider private markets space, while gaining exposure to both transactional and broader in-house legal work.
Candidate
The firm is interested in speaking with lawyers (3-6 PQE) with strong experience across corporate/M&A, venture capital, private equity, investment funds or related transactional work. You are likely to have trained within a well-regarded law firm or gained relevant experience within an investment management or financial services business. You don’t need to have covered every aspect of the role previously. Strong legal training, relevant transactional or funds experience, commercial judgement and an interest in the Venture Capital market will all be important.
Opportunity
This is a chance to join a growing and sophisticated investment business in a role offering considerably more breadth than a traditional transactional legal position. You’ll have the opportunity to work closely with the people making investment decisions, gain exposure across VC transactions, funds and corporate matters, and play an important role within the firm’s wider legal function.
Legal Counsel – Venture Capital in London employer: Oliver James
At Oliver James, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders, ensuring that you not only contribute to impactful capital projects but also advance your career in a supportive environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team where your contributions are valued and your professional journey is nurtured.
