Legal Operations Associate

7Seventy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Flexible hours

Flexible PTO

Job summary

7Seventy is seeking a Legal Operations Associate to support launch and ongoing maintenance of venture capital firms worldwide. The role covers fund paperwork, operations, formation, governance, and compliance under attorney supervision.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal, legal operations, or fund operations background and superb communication skills in a fast-paced startup. Remote-first environment with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in legal operations, fund operations, or related legal work.
• Experience performing legal work under attorney supervision.
• Paralegal, legal operations, or fund operations background.
• Strong professional phone and videoconferencing presence.
• High digital literacy and ability to learn new software quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support the formation, maintenance, and governance needs of general partners and their funds around the world.
• Assist with fund operational matters from formation through governance, compliance, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support work across current and potentially expanding fund domiciles.
• Coordinate with legal partners in preparing fund formation and governance agreements.
• Work with SaaS tools designed for venture capital firms and fund operations.
• Help take ownership of fund client accounts and relationships.
• Contribute in a fast-paced startup environment where team members may support a wide range of business needs.

Skills

Legal operations

Fund operations

Paralegal background

Communication skills

Remote collaboration

Tools

Venture capital SaaS tools

Job description

Annual Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per year

Compensation Note: Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience.

About the Role

This opportunity is for a Legal Operations Associate who will support the launch and ongoing maintenance of venture capital firms around the world. This role focuses on fund paperwork, fund operations, formation, governance, compliance, and related legal operations matters.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal, legal operations, or fund operations background, with experience performing legal work under attorney supervision. Venture capital experience is helpful, but not required.

What You’ll Do

• Support the formation, maintenance, and governance needs of general partners and their funds around the world.
• Assist with fund operational matters from formation through governance, compliance, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support work across current and potentially expanding fund domiciles.
• Coordinate with legal partners in preparing fund formation and governance agreements.
• Work with SaaS tools designed for venture capital firms and fund operations.
• Help take ownership of fund client accounts and relationships.
• Contribute in a fast-paced startup environment where team members may support a wide range of business needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in legal operations, fund operations, or related legal work.
• Experience performing legal work under attorney supervision.
• Paralegal, legal operations, or fund operations background.
• Strong professional phone and videoconferencing presence.
• High digital literacy and ability to learn new software quickly.
• Strong ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to stay composed in high-stress situations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence and strong intuition.
• Proactive attitude toward tackling opportunities and challenges.
• Ability to create logical solutions to complex problems.
• Detail-oriented and analytical approach, especially with legal agreements.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-growing business.
• Flexible and adaptable working style.

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of experience in venture capital.
• Experience working in a startup.
• Experience working in a startup or incubator.
• Experience working with startup financings.
• SaaS experience.

What This Role Offers

• Meaningful work building infrastructure that expands access to venture capital globally.
• Opportunity for career growth and role expansion as the platform scales.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Remote-first work environment with thoughtful, high-caliber teammates.
• Flexible hours and flexible PTO.

This Role May Be a Great Fit If You

• Want to break into the venture capital industry at a startup.
• Want to help contribute to work with global impact.
• Want to work in a vibrant environment with passionate and capable team members.
• Want opportunities for personal growth and potential role expansion in operations.
• Are a paralegal interested in transitioning into legal and fund operations.

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