Venture Capital Associate - Leading London Firm

Overview 

Hunters Legal is working with a Leading London firm to recruit an Associate into its Venture Capital team in London. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded Corporate practice advising founders, startups and investors on a wide range of venture capital and growth transactions. The role offers exposure to high-quality work, early responsibility and the chance to develop within a collaborative and well-established team.

About the Firm

A Leading London firm providing legal services to a diverse and entrepreneurial client base, including startups, founders, growth companies, investors, private individuals and family offices. The firm is recognised for its sector-led approach, combined with strength across core practice areas, delivering commercially focused and tailored legal advice.

The firm offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, with a strong emphasis on professional development, technical excellence and long-term career progression.

Team

The Venture Capital team sits within the firm’s market-leading Corporate department. The team advises on a broad range of corporate and venture capital transactions, acting for emerging companies and investors throughout the investment lifecycle. Matters include early-stage and growth financings, SEIS and EIS investments, mergers and acquisitions, and joint ventures. The team has a strong reputation for supporting founders and startups, alongside a growing investor-side practice.

Key responsibilities

• Advising on venture capital and corporate transactions, including early-stage and growth investments.
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate matters.
• Managing smaller transactions with appropriate supervision.
• Assisting on larger and more complex matters alongside senior lawyers and partners.
• Drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Liaising directly with clients, investors and other professional advisers.
• Contributing to business development and the ongoing growth of the Venture Capital practice.

Candidate requirements

• Strong academic background and high-quality legal training.
• Proven experience in corporate and venture capital matters.
• Ability to manage matters efficiently and take increasing responsibility.
• Strong technical drafting and negotiation skills.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a commitment to continuous development.

Additional information

The role offers exposure to leading partners and high-quality work within a well-established Corporate and Venture Capital team, providing an excellent platform for career progression within a Leading London firm.