BGlobal Ventures Ltd. is hiring an Investment Projects Lawyer in a venture fund.

BGlobal Ventures Ltd., a subsidiary of Qazaqstan Investment Corporation within the Baiterek Holding structure, is dedicated to developing the venture capital market in Kazakhstan and Central Eurasia. We offer financial and non-financial support tools for business angels and venture companies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Due Diligence:

• Conduct comprehensive legal due diligence on potential investment targets, including reviewing corporate documents, contracts, intellectual property rights, regulatory compliance, litigation history, cap tables, and other relevant legal matters.

• Identify potential legal risks and issues that could impact investments and develop mitigation strategies.

• Prepare detailed legal due diligence reports

1. Founder Background Checks:

• Conduct thorough background checks on startup founders, including verifying their legal standing, and checking for any criminal records, unresolved obligations, or involvement in suspicious activities.

• Ensure that founders' profiles meet compliance standards.

1. Drafting and Negotiation:

• Draft term sheets, investment agreements, shareholder agreements, and other relevant contracts.

• Assist in negotiating terms and conditions with portfolio companies to ensure the VC fund's interests are protected.

• Ensure that all legal documents are compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

1. Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Assess and quantify legal risks associated with potential investments as part of the investment team.

• Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks, including those related to money laundering and financial sanctions.

1. Regulatory Compliance and Licensing:

• Work on obtaining and maintaining the required license from the AFSA, including developing, updating, and implementing policies to meet AFSA's requirements, and ensuring ongoing adherence to these requirements.

• Ensure that the firm's and the fund's activities comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures.

• Stay updated on legislative changes and promptly update internal policies and procedures to align with new requirements.

1. Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Client Verification:

• Develop and implement AML programs and procedures

• Conduct client and counterparty checks (KYC)

• Monitor and report suspicious transactions to the appropriate authorities.

1. Training and Awareness:

• Conduct training for employees on compliance, ethics, AML, KYC, and related topics.

1. Reporting and Record Keeping:

• Provide the Board of Directors with regular reports on compliance-AMLRO

• Maintain secure and confidential records of customer identity and transaction data.

We are seeking a candidate with experience in Legal Due Diligence. A strong interest in developing further in Compliance is a plus, and the company will actively support educational pursuits in this area.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience in Legal Due Diligence, preferably in the financial sector or venture funds.

• Proven experience in providing legal support for investment deals (direct investments, M&A) within investment funds (private equity, venture capital, etc.), local and international financial institutions

• Excellent analytical and research skills with the ability to identify legal risks and propose practical solutions

• Experience interacting with regulatory bodies and fulfilling legislative requirements.

• A higher education degree in relevant fields: Law or International Law

• Proficiency in English

Additional Plus:

• Experience and knowledge of international compliance and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) standards and practices.

• Experience conducting KYC (Know Your Customer) and CDD (Customer Due Diligence).

• Deep understanding of AIFC (Astana International Financial Centre) legislative requirements and other applicable regulations.

• Experience in obtaining a CIS license from the AIFC.

• Experience in developing and implementing internal compliance and AML policies and procedures.

• Familiarity with venture capital structures, startup ecosystems, and early-stage investments.

• Experience in legal structuring of investment and venture deals.

Conditions:

• Employment contract

• Bonuses up to 8 months' salary per year, insurance coverage

• Supportive and ambitious team

• Unique experience in participating in venture deals

• Five-day workweek (40 hours per week).

• Participation in interesting projects.

• Office located in the EXPO area.

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