Venture Capital Lawyer | Senior Associate

Company: Taylor Root
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Location: London
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.

Posted: September 19th, 2026