Corporate VC/ Emerging Companies- Senior Associate/ Legal Director

CompanyLAW Absolute

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/12/2026

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Functional managers and directors not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£74,700 (£38.31 per hour)

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Description

This highly dynamic and entrepreneurial City law firm has a new opportunity at Senior Associate/Legal Director level to join its successful Corporate Tech team.

The position is created from growth and high levels of workflow in this practice which is firmly established and rising in the legal directories for its VC / Emerging companies advisory work and tech focussed M&A deals. The requirement is for a corporate associate with at least 5/6 years’ pqe (upwards) who can run with matters with light touch partner supervision.

The varied clients include high growth start-ups, venture capitalists and investors who require legal guidance from start up through to exit and technology businesses on merger buy and sell side. The successful candidate must have some exposure to relevant work though may currently do a blend of corporate work but wish to focus on technology and VC. They must be confident of running transactions, client engagement, business development and giving support and advice to junior associates.

The firm is in a steady growth trajectory and offers an excellent platform for an ambitious corporate lawyer keen to do high quality work and build their practice. The partners and firm’s leadership team offer exceptional support, encourage teamwork and create a culture which prioritises fulfilment, appropriate recognition and staff happiness.

This is a mid-sized City firm which competes in the global/elite law firm space. A perfect destination for an ambitious associate who is looking for a long term career move.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.