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Venture Capital Associate - US Firm - NQ-3PQE

Job Description

Venture Capital Associate (NQ–3 PQE) | Elite US Firm | London

The Opportunity

An elite US law firm is seeking an exceptional Venture Capital Associate (NQ–3 PQE) to join its market-leading London practice.

This is a rare opportunity to work at the forefront of the technology and venture capital ecosystem, advising founders, high-growth businesses, venture capital funds and strategic investors on some of the most innovative transactions in the market.

The team is renowned for acting for disruptive businesses from inception through to exit, offering exposure to cutting-edge industries including AI, fintech, software, digital infrastructure, life sciences and deep technology.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advising founders, emerging companies and investors on venture capital and growth equity financings
  • Supporting clients across seed, Series A, Series B and later-stage investment rounds
  • Assisting on strategic acquisitions, exits, reorganisations and broader corporate matters
  • Working directly with entrepreneurs, investors and senior stakeholders from an early stage
  • Collaborating with colleagues across the US, Europe and Asia on international transactions
  • Developing long-term relationships within the innovation and venture capital community

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will:

  • Be UK or US qualified
  • Have between NQ–3 years' PQE within a leading Corporate, Venture Capital, ECVC or M&A practice
  • Demonstrate a genuine interest in technology, venture capital and high-growth businesses
  • Possess strong technical ability and commercial judgement
  • Enjoy working within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial and collaborative environment
  • Ideally have experience advising on venture financings, growth investments or private M&A transactions

Why Apply?

  • Market-leading practice focused on the innovation economy
  • Exposure to many of the world's most exciting founders, scale-ups and investors
  • Lean deal teams with exceptional levels of responsibility and client contact
  • Outstanding training and mentorship from recognised leaders in the venture capital market
  • Significant cross-border work alongside leading international offices
  • Clear progression opportunities within a growing London platform
  • Top-of-market compensation and benefits

This opportunity is ideally suited to ambitious associates seeking premium work, genuine responsibility and the chance to build a long-term career advising the businesses and investors shaping the future economy.

All enquiries handled with complete discretion. Please call 07591 884 912, email henry.hillier@wickerhamilton.com, or message me on LinkedIn.