796 Venture Capital jobs in the United Kingdom

A highly regarded London-based law firm is seeking an experienced Associate to join its leading Venture Capital and Emerging Companies practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer with solid corporate experience to take on high-quality transactional work within a supportive and entrepreneurial environment.

Key Responsibilities

Advising investors and fast-growth companies on venture capital financings (seed, Series A and beyond). Acting on both investor-side and company-side transactions.

Drafting and negotiating investment agreements, shareholder agreements, articles of association, and related documentation.

Managing transactions from term sheet through to completion with appropriate supervision.

Supporting senior team members on complex deals while taking ownership of your own matters.

Building long-term client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives.

Candidate Attributes:

• 4–6 years’ PQE gained in a recognised corporate or venture capital practice.
• Strong experience in VC or wider corporate transactions, ideally including both company and investor-side work.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to work independently on deals.
• A commercial mindset with an interest in the start-up and venture capital ecosystem.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a close-knit team.
• Ambition to grow within a practice that is highly ranked and widely recognised in this space.

Confidas People Job Description

Role: Referencing Specialist - Management Due Diligence Consultant (Venture Capital & Private Equity).

About the Company

Confidas People is a leading, independent consultancy specialising in Management Team Due Diligence and People Assessment to support Venture Capital and Private Equity investment. Founded in 2017, we have been experiencing consistent year on year growth, and are now looking to add to the team to improve our capability and capacity to provide trusted advisory services to our valued clients. We operate exclusively on behalf of venture capital and private equity firms, engaging with C-suite executives of ambitious, dynamic companies, and as a result, all projects are fast-paced and demanding, but equally rewarding and stimulating.

About the Role

Working as a key member of our team, you will be responsible for supporting and eventually leading referencing projects. This is a vital role in helping not only the delivery of our work, but also in the growth of the business.

The role will consist of a combination of the following:

• Detailed Reference Calls & accurate note taking
• Conducting Desktop Research – confident navigating LinkedIn/Companies House & similar databases
• Report writing – analysing & summarising reference calls

About the candidate

The ideal candidate will come from a recruitment background, looking to utilise existing skills within a different environment, and without the pressures of business development. Our work is very niche and specialist, therefore we do not expect potential candidates to have exact experience of what we do. We have diverse backgrounds ourselves and understand the value of transferrable skills and experience. We offer full training through in-house, on the job training and externally provided formal courses. There will also be the opportunity to study for appropriate professional qualifications. The willingness to learn, self-motivate and contribute as part of a high-performing team is absolutely essential. We are open to considering candidates with the following experience:

• Recruitment & Executive Search
• HR, especially within a fast growth venture capital or private equity backed business
• Operational experience requiring significant people management and team building within a particular function

Essential skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Excellent listening skills
• Analytical approach to problem solving
• Comfortable managing tight deadlines and working under time pressure
• Confident operating at a senior level
• Proactive and collaborative
• High integrity

This is not an entry level or graduate position, and due to the senior level, we operate at, previous work experience that offers transferrable skills is essential. We work remotely, however also get together as a team once a month. This role is UK based. This is an employed position, however part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

If you would like to apply, please send a CV with covering letter to -

Capital Markets Lawyer 2 PQE+ London

We are working with a leading US law firm in London that is looking to grow its Structured Finance and Capital Markets team . This is a fantastic opportunity for associates with experience in securitisation, CLOs, RMBS/CMBS, or broader structured products who want to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions for major investment banks, asset managers, and financial institutions.

The team is recognised as one of the strongest in the market, offering exposure to cutting-edge deals, close collaboration with highly regarded partners, and a clear pathway for career progression. If you are a qualified lawyer with strong experience in structured finance or capital markets and are interested in hearing more, please reach out in confidence.

Please contact Raj Sidhu or Matthew Porter.

For further information, and a confidential discussion, please apply to MAP Legal at

MAP Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, this is a guideline only and we welcome applications from candidates with more or fewer years’ experience.

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Capital Markets Lawyer 2 PQE+ London

We are working with a leading US law firm in London that is looking to grow its Structured Finance and Capital Markets team . This is a fantastic opportunity for associates with experience in securitisation, CLOs, RMBS/CMBS, or broader structured products who want to work on high-profile, cross-border transactions for major investment banks, asset managers, and financial institutions.

The team is recognised as one of the strongest in the market, offering exposure to cutting-edge deals, close collaboration with highly regarded partners, and a clear pathway for career progression. If you are a qualified lawyer with strong experience in structured finance or capital markets and are interested in hearing more, please reach out in confidence.

Please contact Raj Sidhu or Matthew Porter.

For further information, and a confidential discussion, please apply to MAP Legal at

MAP Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.

Please note: Where a level of experience, such as 'PQE', is indicated, this is a guideline only and we welcome applications from candidates with more or fewer years’ experience.

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Launch Your Capital Markets Career at a Top Tier London Law Firm (3- 6 PQE)

Are you a talented mid-level associate with a passion for capital markets and derivatives?

We are a leading international law firm in London seeking an ambitious and commercially-minded lawyer to join our thriving Capital Markets & Derivatives practice.

In this role, you will:

• Gain experience on a wide range of complex, high-profile capital markets and derivatives transactions for a prestigious global clientele.
• Work alongside leading partners and talented associates on innovative and market-shaping deals.
• Assist with drafting, negotiating, and closing a variety of capital markets transactions, including structured products, securitizations, and derivatives.
• Conduct legal research, prepare due diligence materials, and manage client communications.
• Develop your legal and commercial skills in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

We are looking for a candidate with:

• A minimum of 3 status with up to 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a capital markets or derivatives practice.
• A strong academic background in law.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a demanding environment.
• A strong work ethic and a desire to excel.

This is a fantastic opportunity to:

• Launch your career at a top international law firm with a renowned reputation for excellence.
• Work on cutting-edge transactions and gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and matters.
• Develop your legal and commercial skills under the guidance of experienced partners and mentors.
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative team in a fast-paced environment.

If you are a talented lawyer who is excited by the prospect of working on complex and sophisticated capital markets transactions, we encourage you to apply.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV to

Position: Senior Consultant (Capital Markets)

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Up to £85,000 DOE

Location: London (3 days onsite per week)

A boutique capital markets consultancy in London is seeking a Senior Consultant to join their growing, expertise-driven team. With a strong focus on providing high-quality, expert-led services, the firm specializes in areas such as collateral management, post-trade, securities finance, digital assets (crypto, tokenization), risk, treasury, and sustainability.

As part of this dynamic and agile consultancy, you will take on significant responsibility from the outset, working closely with top-tier financial institutions to deliver innovative and impactful projects.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Consultant (Capital Markets):

• Lead the assessment and selection of vendors to ensure alignment with client needs
• Develop and oversee test strategies, planning, scripting, and execution to guarantee successful project implementation
• Manage the go-live process, ensuring a seamless transition to full operations
• Define and develop the target operating model to support future growth and operational efficiency

Key Requirements of the Senior Consultant (Capital Markets):

• Completion of a Capital Markets graduate scheme at a Big 4 consultancy or another leading consultancy
• Strong experience with derivatives or securities finance products
• Proven expertise in collateral management
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels

If you have capital markets experience within a consultancy, please apply for immediate consideration!

DCM Associate

PQE 1 – 4

A new opportunity has arisen at the leading Debt Capital Markets team of this US law firm. The team is keen to hire a DCM lawyer who may be at the junior to mid-level (minimum 1 years’ post qualified experience is required). The team is led by acknowledged leading partners for Capital Markets and offers exposure to complex transactions for issuers, sponsors, banks and investors which include public and private offerings of debt and equity, restructurings of debt securities, bond offerings and debt capital raising. Applicants will have trained at a global law firm and qualified into a DCM practice ; they will have strong exposure to varied DCM transactions and understanding of the range of products.

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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.

DCM Associate

PQE 1 – 4

A new opportunity has arisen at the leading Debt Capital Markets team of this US law firm. The team is keen to hire a DCM lawyer who may be at the junior to mid-level (minimum 1 years’ post qualified experience is required). The team is led by acknowledged leading partners for Capital Markets and offers exposure to complex transactions for issuers, sponsors, banks and investors which include public and private offerings of debt and equity, restructurings of debt securities, bond offerings and debt capital raising. Applicants will have trained at a global law firm and qualified into a DCM practice ; they will have strong exposure to varied DCM transactions and understanding of the range of products.

Ref LA/VW/

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.