Corporate Lawyer (App: bec41)

Base pay range

Referment is working with a high‑growth, VC‑focused law firm to hire a junior corporate lawyer to join their expanding venture practice.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a genuinely VC‑native environment where you’ll work directly with founders and investors from day one – not filter through layers of associates.

The Role

You’ll advise venture‑backed startups from pre‑seed through Series A+, working on:

• Venture fundraising rounds (£500k–£10m+)
• Term sheets, investment agreements & shareholder agreements
• Convertible instruments
• Corporate governance & restructurings
• Due diligence & data rooms
• Board and statutory matters

The firm works with tech‑enabled businesses across AI, fintech, deep tech, gaming, defence, fashion, aerospace, and crypto. You’ll work closely with a senior VC lawyer trained at top international firms and rapidly take ownership of live deals.

Who We’re Looking For

• 1–3 years PQE in corporate law
• Trained at an international firm, boutique, or strong regional practice
• Strong drafting skills and commercial awareness
• VC/startup exposure helpful but not essential

Mindset

• Ambitious and progression‑driven
• Curious about startups and venture capital
• Comfortable with ambiguity and responsibility
• Commercial and founder‑minded
• Self‑directed and accountable

Why This Opportunity?

If You’re In Big Law

• Faster promotion curve, earlier deal leadership, real client exposure

If You’re In a Boutique/regional Firm

• Higher quality deals, real VC focus, better trajectory

For Everyone

• Work with tier‑1 investors
• Specialise deeply in venture law
• Build a name in the VC ecosystem
• Develop client relationships from the ground up

If you’re an ambitious corporate lawyer looking to build a serious VC career, this opportunity gives you the platform to do it properly.

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