Venture Capital Partner- City office of National law firm

Overview

In this role you will help build a venture capital practice within a fast-growing national law firm, leveraging an established client following or your ambition to develop one. You will work to expand the VC offering in London, collaborating with a cross-functional corporate team to shape growth. The role centers on high-impact client work, business development, and leadership as you move toward a first-partner position. This opportunity suits a commercially-minded lawyer seeking scale, autonomy, and a path to partnership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the venture capital practice in the London office
• expand client base and cross-sell services within existing networks
• drive business development and client relationships to generate revenue
• lead and mentor junior lawyers, collaborating with the corporate team
• shape strategy for growth of the VC practice
• manage high-stakes venture capital transactions and related due diligence

Key requirements

• 10+ PQE or equivalent at partner level
• experience in venture capital transactions
• ambitious for first-time partnership
• London-based or willing to relocate
• demonstrated client-following or ability to attract clients

• business development
• stakeholder management
• strong communication
• venture capital transactions
• fund formation/structure
• due diligence

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