Legal Counsel - Venture Capital mfd

We are hiring a Legal Counsel for a prominent Venture Capital firm who will handle all legal matters on funds transactions and their portfolio companies.

This hire will be the sole counsel for the Berlin office which has a small legal team spread across Europe.

With investments in many leading Global businesses you will get to support some toptier teams on their paths to success.

Tasks

• Provide precise and timely legal guidance to the investment team across various topics particularly on transactional documents throughout the investment process including initial funding rounds and subsequent investments.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel in due diligence efforts for startup investments ensuring thorough examination of all pertinent legal aspects.
• Conduct comprehensive research and assessment of various risk factors affecting legal decisions identifying potential issues during due diligence and developing solution frameworks as needed.
• Engage in negotiations for potential investment deals and manage the legal aspects of transactions and divestments ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes.
• Offer comprehensive legal advice related to portfolio company exits fund administration regulatory compliance and general legal and compliance matters impacting daily operations.
• Ensure alignment of ESG and compliance policies and procedures with regulatory requirements updating and revising them to meet evolving standards.
• Manage regulatory reporting obligations for relevant jurisdictions ensuring timely and accurate submission of all compliancerelated reports and assisting with registrations as needed.
• Assist in developing and delivering compliance training initiatives and supporting implementing and maintaining systems procedures and controls to ensure ongoing compliance.

Requirements

• 2 years of postqualification legal experience ideally with exposure to private equity venture capital or investment management sectors and familiarity with regulated environments.
• Fluent in both English and German languages.
• Exhibit strong communication skills presenting opinions and ideas in a structured manner.
• Demonstrate robust analytical skills capable of distilling and discerning crucial information from regulatory guidance statutes audit findings and other documents to determine their impact on business operations.
• Thrive in a fastpaced entrepreneurial work environment embracing autonomy and initiative.

This is a permanent position and we are looking for someone to join asap apply today!