Job Description

Main information

PQE

4 years +

Term type

Permanent

Reports to

Al Hammerton

Team

Corporate

Location

London / Birmingham

The role

We are looking to add a senior lawyer to our ECVC team, at Senior Associate or Principal Associate level, and are keen to speak with candidates with considerable experience in venture capital transactions. Experience on other corporate transactions will also be beneficial. You will be expected to take the lead on some transactions as well as working alongside a Partner as part of a local or national team on larger or more complex deals. Mentoring and developing junior associates will also be a vital part of your role.


We pride ourselves in providing the best client experience and you will be encouraged to take part in, and at times take ownership of, a variety of client and BD activities from the outset. This role is an excellent platform to assume responsibility and be part of an ambitious and expanding team which wants to continue its growth trajectory.

The team

Shoosmiths' Emerging Companies and Venture Capital(ECVC) team, which is consistently ranked as one of the UK's most active practices for venture capital deal volume by Pitchbook, is led by a team of partners widely regarded as leaders in their field who are regularly recommended by clients for their reputation, personalities and outstanding expertise. Our ECVC team forms part of our awarding winning national corporate team, and is one of our core practice areas alongside private equity, M&A and equity capital markets.


Acting for a variety of national and international clients, the ECVC team advises companies, founders and investors throughout the business life cycle, from start-up and on multiple financing rounds, through to exit. Our clients are often at the cutting edge of new technologies and require our support as they scale and grow in a fast-paced environment.

The firm

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world's most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve 'Platinum Standard' Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.


We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

Equal opportunities

Our approach to our people is underpinned by our approach to diversity, inclusion and well-being. Our ambition is to build a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and talents, and a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and has a strong sense of community between colleagues.


This means that everyone who either applies to or works for the firm is treated equally, whatever their gender, age, ethnic origin, nationality, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or religious beliefs.


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