Fund Formation & Venture Capital Attorney - (Remote)

AGC Recruitment Pty Ltd; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a qualified attorney with experience in venture capital transactions to join their team. The role involves advising on fund structuring, managing funding rounds, and drafting legal documentation. The position offers a competitive salary, remote work flexibility from South Africa, and support for obtaining UK Solicitor qualification.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunity to work remotely

Full support for UK Solicitor qualification

Collaborative firm culture

Qualifications

• Qualified attorney with a minimum of four years post-qualified experience.
• Experience in venture capital transactions is essential.
• Exceptional drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Advising managers on structuring and marketing investment funds.
• Drafting and negotiating key fund documentation.
• Managing venture capital funding rounds for clients.

Skills

Venture Capital

Banking and Finance

Investment Funds

Due Diligence

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a dynamic law firm headquartered in the UK, renowned for its specialist expertise in investment fund formation and venture capital. They have significant experience advising managers on the establishment of their EIS, IHT, ECF, and GP / LP funds, as well as listed VCTs, investment trusts, and REITs. They have also helped launch numerous ISA and SIPP / SSAS-eligible debt investment products. Their goal is to deliver the most marketable and manageable fund structures by blending innovation with deep market familiarity.

The Role

The successful candidate will join a high-performing team, providing expert advice on fund structuring and venture capital transactions. You will play a crucial role in advising fund managers on the launch of new products and guiding both investors and companies through the intricacies of funding rounds.

Key Responsibilities :

• Advising managers on the structuring, establishment, and marketing of a wide range of investment funds and products.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating key fund documentation, including limited partnership agreements, prospectuses, and investment management agreements.
• Managing all aspects of venture capital funding rounds for both issuer (company) and investor clients.
• Conducting and overseeing legal due diligence processes for both fund formations and investments.
• Providing strategic legal advice on corporate governance, fund regulations, and capital structures.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with fund managers, founders, and investors.

Qualifications & Experience :

• A qualified attorney with a minimum of four (4) years of post-qualified experience in corporate, banking and finance, or investment funds law from a large or reputable firm.
• Experience in venture capital transactions is essential; experience in fund formation is highly desirable.
• Qualification as a UK Solicitor is highly advantageous. However, the firm is committed to supporting the right candidate in obtaining their UK qualification through the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) pathway.
• Exceptional drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to provide pragmatic, actionable legal advice.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual capable of managing a demanding workload with autonomy.

What We Offer :

• A competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• The opportunity to work remotely from South Africa.
• Direct exposure to the UK's sophisticated alternative investment fund market.
• Full support and funding for obtaining your UK Solicitor qualification.
• A collaborative, supportive, and modern firm culture.

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• Skillset Required: Venture Capital, banking and finance, investment funds, due diligence