Legal Counsel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Switzerland, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assist investment and operations teams within an expanding multi-jurisdictional platform that includes the US, Switzerland, and Luxembourg.

• Report directly to the CFO and collaborate closely with the investment team.

• Review and negotiate transaction documents for US growth equity, pre-IPO deals, and private fund investments, which encompass subscription agreements, side letters, LPAs, term sheets, and co-investment documentation.

• Provide the investment team with direct, actionable legal advice throughout deal execution and due diligence.

• Identify real risks early and suggest feasible solutions.

• Oversee corporate governance and entity management across the firm’s international group structure.

• Support shareholder matters, financing rounds, stock option plans, and general corporate housekeeping tasks.

• Work in collaboration with finance and operations on cross-functional legal and investor-related issues.

• Coordinate with and manage external counsel when specialized advice is necessary.

• Develop and maintain playbooks, templates, and review workflows to enhance deal turnaround efficiency.

• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and highlight their implications for the firm’s operations.

• Liaise with local counsel and manage investor-related matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive, hands-on transactional experience in US growth equity, pre-IPO deals, and private fund investments.

• Qualified lawyer with considerable post-qualification experience.

• Preferred US bar admission (state flexible).

• Strong understanding of US securities law and private markets regulation.

• Familiarity with SEC-registered investment adviser obligations is an advantage.

• Comfortable working directly on live transactions at a fast pace—reviewing documents swiftly, negotiating in real-time, and providing actionable guidance to the business immediately.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and advise senior stakeholders directly without the support of a large legal team.

• Commercially pragmatic—capable of distilling complex legal risks into actionable guidance without unnecessary friction.

• Digitally proficient, with a genuine interest in AI and modern tools to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Eligibility to work in the chosen base location (US, Switzerland, Germany, Luxembourg, or UK) at the time of application; the firm cannot provide visa sponsorship.

• Knowledge of investment products and financial regulations in the EU/Switzerland is advantageous.

• Experience advising on or operating within multi-jurisdictional corporate structures, including cross-border employment matters, Employer of Record arrangements, and data protection regulations, is beneficial.

• Proficiency in the German language is advantageous.

🏝️ Benefits

• Become part of a high-growth, award-winning fintech that is transforming private market investing.

• Collaborate directly with the Co-Founders and investment team, gaining real ownership of your deal pipeline from day one.

• Gain hands-on experience with a high volume of US growth equity, pre-IPO transactions, and private fund investments.

• Thrive in a fast-paced, disruptive culture where responsibility is given early.

• Influence how legal work is conducted here, utilizing the latest AI and productivity tools instead of adhering to a strict rulebook.

• Join a bright, international, and open-minded team that prioritizes collaboration alongside performance.

• Experience personal and professional growth as the firm scales globally.

• Enjoy competitive compensation, which includes a base salary plus benefits.

• Work in an equal opportunity and inclusive environment.