Junior legal counsel in London Area
SSQ is looking for an Junior legal counsel in London Area
Job description
SSQ are partnering with a leading venture capital firm to recruit a Junior Legal Counsel (1–3 years PQE) to join its London HQ. This is a broad, corporate-focused legal role, ideal for someone looking to step into a fast-paced, transactional environment.
This is an opportunity to join a growth-stage technology investor based in London who are seeking a commercially minded Junior Legal Counsel to join their Legal & Operations team. This role offers broad exposure to all aspects of the business, including investments, fund matters and internal operations. You’ll work directly with the General Counsel and play a key role in supporting the legal function as they continue to invest in and support high-growth European technology companies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support on new investments and divestments, including structuring, documentation, and deal execution.
Advise on portfolio company matters, including governance, shareholder matters, and ad hoc legal queries.
- Assist with fund-related work, including new fund formation, co-investments, and secondary transfers.
- Provide legal input on commercial and operational matters, such as reviewing NDAs, commercial contracts, and employment documentation.
- Liaise with external counsel and coordinate legal input across functions including finance, HR, and compliance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes, templates, and internal know-how.
- Maintain awareness of relevant legal developments affecting venture and growth equity investments.
Candidate Requirements:
- Qualified lawyer with 1–3 years’ PQE, ideally with strong corporate transactional experience from a leading firm or in-house role.
- Exposure to venture capital, private equity, or fund work is a plus, but not essential.
- Commercially pragmatic and solutions-oriented, with sound legal judgment and the ability to balance legal risk and business objectives.
- A self-starter with a proactive mindset, comfortable working in a small, fast-paced team and taking ownership of tasks.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
- Strong attention to detail, with excellent drafting and organisational skills.
- A genuine interest in technology, growth-stage businesses, and venture investing.
For more information about how to apply, please contact me for more information at Macey.Noble@ssq.com/ 07506222628
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- London Area
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 01-08-2025
- Profession type
- Accountancy
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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