Частная Компания BGlobal Ventures Ltd.
Investment Projects Lawyer
- Английский язык
- Английский — C2 — В совершенстве
BGlobal Ventures Ltd. is hiring an Investment Projects Lawyer in a venture fund.
BGlobal Ventures Ltd., a subsidiary of Qazaqstan Investment Corporation within the Baiterek Holding structure, is dedicated to developing the venture capital market in Kazakhstan and Central Eurasia. We offer financial and non-financial support tools for business angels and venture companies.
Key Responsibilities:
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Legal Due Diligence:
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Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on potential investment targets, including reviewing corporate documents, contracts, intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, litigation history, cap tables, and other relevant legal matters.
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Identify potential legal risks and issues that could impact investments and develop mitigation strategies.
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Prepare detailed legal due diligence reports
- Founder Background Checks:
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Conduct thorough background checks on startup founders, including verifying their legal standing, and checking for any criminal records, unresolved obligations, or involvement in suspicious activities.
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Ensure that founders' profiles meet compliance standards.
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Drafting and Negotiation:
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Draft term sheets, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and other relevant contracts.
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Assist in negotiating terms and conditions with portfolio companies to ensure the VC fund's interests are protected.
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Ensure that all legal documents are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
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Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
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Assess and quantify legal risks associated with potential investments as part of the investment team.
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Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, including those related to money laundering and financial sanctions.
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Regulatory Compliance and Licensing:
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Work on obtaining and maintaining the required license from the AFSA, including developing, updating, and implementing policies to meet AFSA's requirements, and ensuring ongoing adherence to these requirements.
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Ensure that the firm's and the fund's activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
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Develop and implement internal policies and procedures.
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Stay updated on legislative changes and promptly update internal policies and procedures to align with new requirements.
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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Client Verification:
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Develop and implement AML programs and procedures
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Conduct client and counterparty checks (KYC)
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Monitor and report suspicious transactions to the appropriate authorities.
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Training and Awareness:
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Conduct training for employees on compliance, ethics, AML, KYC, and related topics.
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Reporting and Record Keeping:
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Provide the Board of Directors with regular reports on compliance-AMLRO
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Maintain secure and confidential records of customer identity and transaction data.
We are seeking a candidate with experience in Legal Due Diligence. A strong interest in developing further in Compliance is a plus, and the company will actively support educational pursuits in this area.
Requirements:
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At least 5 years of experience in Legal Due Diligence, preferably in the financial sector or venture funds.
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Proven experience in providing legal support for investment deals (direct investments, M&A) within investment funds (private equity, venture capital, etc.), local and international financial institutions
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Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to identify legal risks and propose practical solutions
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Experience interacting with regulatory bodies and fulfilling legislative requirements.
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A higher education degree in relevant fields: Law or International Law
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Proficiency in English
Additional Plus:
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Experience and knowledge of international compliance and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) standards and practices.
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Experience conducting KYC (Know Your Customer) and CDD (Customer Due Diligence).
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Deep understanding of AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) legislative requirements and other applicable regulations.
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Experience in obtaining a CIS license from the AIFC.
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Experience in developing and implementing internal compliance and AML policies and procedures.
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Familiarity with venture capital structures, startup ecosystems, and early-stage investments.
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Experience in legal structuring of investment and venture deals.
Conditions:
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Employment contract
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Bonuses up to 8 months' salary per year, insurance coverage
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Supportive and ambitious team
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Unique experience in participating in venture deals
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Five-day workweek (40 hours per week).
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Participation in interesting projects.
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Office located in the EXPO area.