Senior Legal Counsel (Venture Capital)
We are looking for a lawyer with hands-on experience in international venture capital transactions to support investment projects. We welcome Russian-speaking candidates, including those seeking part-time opportunities.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage venture capital transactions from negotiating terms and conducting legal due diligence through to signing and closing
- Draft and negotiate the full range of investment documentation
- Assess legal risks associated with investments and recommend measures to protect investors’ interests
- Negotiate with founders, co-investors and legal advisers in Russian and English
- Support follow-on funding rounds, the exercise of investor rights and investment exits
- Coordinate external legal advisers across foreign jurisdictions
Requirements:
- A university degree in law
- Proven experience independently managing international venture capital transactions at an investment fund, law firm or corporate investment team
- Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating SAFEs, convertible loan agreements and shareholders’ agreements, with a solid understanding of venture financing structures and investor protections
- Knowledge of English law sufficient to work independently with transaction documentation, and experience working with legal advisers on applicable foreign law
- Fluency in Russian and proficiency in legal English sufficient to draft documents and conduct negotiations independently
- Ability to manage projects independently, assess risks and propose practical solutions
What we offer:
- UTC+0 to UTC+3, with availability for meetings and timely communication with the team during Moscow business hours
- Full-time or part-time engagement, by agreement
- Scope of work, engagement terms and compensation to be discussed individually