Job Description
At Max, we’re looking for a professional and experienced legal manager who has a strong background in the Venture Capital (VC) space. The ideal candidate will have successfully managed legal frameworks, drafted and reviewed contracts with precision, and effectively assessed legal risks in VC environments.
Prior experience working in a venture capital firm is a must.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Drafting & Review:
- Draft, revise, and review various types of contracts, including investment agreements, partnership contracts, shareholder agreements, and other legal documents.
Providing Legal Opinions:
- Analyze legal risks in contracts and offer corrective and risk-mitigating recommendations.
Legal Negotiations:
- Lead and participate in contract negotiations to secure optimal terms and outcomes for the company.
Contract Execution Oversight:
- Monitor the approval, signing, and implementation processes of contracts.
Participation in Internal and Legal Meetings:
- Actively engage in internal decision-making sessions and contract-related negotiations.
Document Management & Archiving:
- Organize and maintain legal documents and contracts systematically and accessibly.
Cross-Department Collaboration
- Work closely with investment, finance, and portfolio teams to streamline legal and contractual processes.
Company Registration & Corporate Governance:
- Proficiency in procedures related to company incorporation, dissolution, capital increases, share transfers, board changes, and shareholder meetings.
Litigation Management
- Assess, monitor, and manage potential and ongoing legal disputes and litigation.
Portfolio & Deal Flow Legal Review:
- Review and evaluate the legal standing of startups in the pipeline or existing portfolio.
Ownership Structure & Shareholding Management:
- Manage legal ownership status and shareholding structures of portfolio companies.
Reporting to Senior Management:
- Provide legal updates and risk assessments to executive leadership.
