Lawyer

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The international technopark of IT startups in search of a lawyer.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive KYC checks on potential startups and investors.
• Verify identities, backgrounds, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date KYC records.
• Evaluate legal, financial, and operational risks associated with potential investments.
• Identify and analyze potential legal issues and liabilities.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate investment agreements, term sheets, and other legal documents.
• Ensure all documentation complies with English law and AIFC jurisdiction requirements.
• Perform legal due diligence on startups, including reviewing contracts, corporate documents, and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Compliance and Regulatory:
• Ensure all investment activities comply with local and AIFC laws and regulations.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes, particularly those relevant to AIFC, and ensure the fund’s operations adhere to new requirements.
• Collaboration:
• Work closely with the investment team to provide legal insights during the investment evaluation process.
• Collaborate with parent Astana Hub’s legal office when necessary.
• Prepare detailed reports on KYC findings, risk assessments, and due diligence results for internal review.
• Present legal and risk-related findings to senior management and the investment committee.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor degree or equivalent from an accredited law school.
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate law, preferably with a focus on venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, or startup law.
• Experience conducting KYC procedures and risk assessments is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in English law and AIFC jurisdiction requirements.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, securities regulations, and venture capital transactions.
• Familiarity with AIFC regulations and international KYC and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) regulations.
• Ability to assess complex legal documents and identify potential risks.
• Ability to present legal and risk-related information clearly and concisely to non-legal stakeholders.
• Meticulous and detail-oriented, ensuring accuracy in all legal documents and assessments.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with startups, investors, and team members.
• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and exercising sound judgment.