Corporate Counsel
8 days ago
Birmingham
Role: Corporate Counsel Industry: Financial Services / VC / Growth Stage Investments Location: Hybrid (Birmingham/Bristol/Leeds/Manchester/Reading) Job Type: Full-time PQE: 6+ years PQE (flexible) Experience: Corporate / PE / VC About the Company Join one of the UK’s most active and influential investors in small and mid‑sized businesses. This independent investment firm has committed over £3 billion to support high‑potential companies across every region and sector in the UK and Ireland. With a long‑term, minority equity approach, the firm partners with ambitious management teams to help scale their businesses sustainably. The team of 150+ professionals offers unparalleled access to a network of business leaders, sector experts, and board‑level non‑executives. The Role We’re looking for an experienced corporate lawyer with a strong background in venture and growth‑stage investments to join our dynamic in‑house legal team. This is a hands‑on, strategic role supporting investment activity across early‑stage and growth portfolios. You’ll work closely with investment professionals and external counsel, helping shape deals and drive legal excellence across the business. • Support investment teams on a wide range of legal matters, particularly early‑stage transactions., • Guide external counsel and ensure alignment with internal technical requirements., • Identify legal themes across deals and develop solutions and best practices., • Deliver tailored legal training to investment professionals., • Advise on corporate and strategic matters, including commercial contracts., • Support paralegals and maintain precedent documentation., • Qualified corporate lawyer with 6+ years PQE (flexible for the right candidate)., • Strong experience advising on venture / growth investments; familiarity with BVCA documentation is essential., • In‑house or secondment experience is a plus. Ready to make an impact in growth capital? Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Financial Services, Venture Capital, and Private Equity Principals #J-18808-Ljbffr