Legal and compliance leadership must be agile, strategic, and comfortable in ambiguity in the venture capital space. BarkerGilmore’s venture capital headhunters specialize in placing General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officers who help firms manage fund operations, advise high-growth portfolio companies, and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.
As one of the most trusted venture capital search firms, we provide tailored executive search services for venture capital firms and the companies those firms back.
Why Venture Capital Firms Choose BarkerGilmore
Specialized VC Legal Expertise — We understand fund formation, LP relations, securities regulation, and the legal needs of venture-backed companies.
Curated VC Talent Network — Our network includes GCs and CCOs with experience supporting fund managers and fast-scaling startups.
Tailored to Early & Late-Stage Investing — Whether you’re investing at Seed, Series A, or Growth stage, our search process aligns with the maturity and risk profile of your fund and portfolio.
Recognized Among Leading Venture Capital Search Firms — Our process is discreet, strategic, and built for high-stakes legal hiring across innovation-driven sectors.
We recruit legal executives for:
- Venture capital firms and fund managers
- VC-backed startups and scale-ups
- Corporate venture arms
- Growth equity and hybrid investors
Our venture capital headhunters help you hire legal and compliance leaders who:
- Guide fund formation, compliance, and investor disclosure
- Oversee deal structuring, cap tables, and equity management
- Advise portfolio companies on IP, data privacy, employment law, and commercial contracts
- Manage risk, governance, and stakeholder engagement at the fund and portfolio level
- Navigate SEC, Blue Sky, and global fundraising regulations
BarkerGilmore provides advisory and coaching support for legal and compliance executives in the venture ecosystem.
We help:
- Onboard new legal leaders into VC firms and startup boards
- Strengthen leadership across portfolio legal teams
- Provide confidential guidance on rapid growth, founder relations, and exit strategies
For General Counsel: Legal Advisors for Innovation & Investment
General Counsel in VC environments must be problem solvers, business partners, and risk managers all at startup speed.
We assess GC candidates for:
- Fund and startup experience
- Strong judgment in venture-stage legal risk
- Expertise in term sheets, equity structures, and governance
- Communication skills for boardrooms, founders, and investors
Partner with Venture Capital Headhunters Who Understand the Ecosystem
Whether you're launching a new fund, preparing a portfolio company for exit, or expanding legal infrastructure, BarkerGilmore’s venture capital headhunters deliver the talent to guide every stage of growth.
As one of the top venture capital search firms, our legal executive search services are designed for speed, discretion, and lasting impact.
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