VENTURE CAPITAL SOLICITOR 5-7PQE

Ranked International Law Firm Venture Capital Senior Associate 5-7PQE London This ranked international law firm has 170+ partners worldwide across Europe, the US, and Asia Pacific. They advise businesses, families and HNW/UHNW individuals across 80 countries. The firm have acted for a large amount of the top 100 UK 'Sunday Times Rich List' and a significant number of the US 'Forbes List'. The Corporate and Venture Capital team has been at the centre of the UK's thriving technology and life sciences sectors for over a decade, advising on some of the most high-profile venture capital financings in that time. On the investor side, clients include many leading venture capital funds. Advising founders and companies from inception to exit, the team also has a thriving M&A practice with a particular focus on venture-backed M&A. The team also form a core part of the firm's global Life Sciences group, which has a successful record of transferring technology and launching spin-out companies from notable universities, research institutions, and tech accelerators. The firm are now seeking to add a new member to its Corporate and Venture Capital team, who will lead on core venture capital work, as well as being given the opportunity to support the wider corporate team within the firm. As part of the role, you would manage all aspects of corporate and venture capital work relevant to IP-rich, high-growth technology and life sciences companies, overseeing and developing other members of the team. The corporate and venture capital team advises clients at all stages of a company's life-cycle, and you would be expected to be as comfortable advising on early-stage company formation and pre-seed financings as you would advising on later-stage venture and growth funding rounds and exits and specifically M&A. You will act for a range of clients, from entrepreneurs embarking on their first company and scientists spinning out innovative research ideas from universities, to seasoned and serial founders and investors in the venture capital community and mature companies. The role will also provide you the opportunity to drive forward a particular sector or area that is your passion within our expanding global practice and take advantage of the exciting opportunity to be a part of the firm's strategic growth across EU, APAC and US. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years' PQE in Corporate and Venture Capital work, gained from a highly regarded International or City Firm in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for any ambitious solicitor looking to gain excellent exposure to high quality venture capital work for a varied of clients across the globe. Please apply as directed or confidentially contact Aidan McAvinue at Search Legal for more information. Alternatively, if this role is not for you, I am working a variety of other venture capital opportunities with ranked teams in the City London so would be interested to talk to any venture capital lawyer. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age