Lawyer
FULL TIME | KASZEK MANAGEMENT S.A | URUGUAY
Kaszek Ventures, Latin America’s leading Venture Capital firm, is expanding its team and adding a high-potential Lawyer to work in its Montevideo offices (Zonamerica).
The Company:
The firm has raised 5 funds so far, has invested in 70 companies and has worked with more than 100 founders up to date. Some of its portfolio companies are: Nubank, MadeiraMadeira, Gympass, QuintoAndar, Creditas, Loggi, Contabilizei, Technisys, Notco, TiendaNube, DigitalHouse, DrConsulta and several others
(www.kaszek.com/portfolio).
Kaszek was founded in 2011 by Hernán Kazah, (MercadoLibre’s co-founder and former COO) and Nicolas Szekasy (MercadoLibre’s former CFO). Today Kaszek Ventures has formed a great team of experienced industry experts to select and support the best startups in the region (www.kaszek.com/team).
The Position:
The Lawyer will have the opportunity to work hand in hand with the COO in all legal matters related to deal closings and fund management. This includes:
• Coordinating due diligence reports with law firms across Latin America.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating corporate contracts including term sheets, financing documents, sale and purchase agreements, tax covenants, investment and shareholder agreements and equity incentive plans.
• Keeping track of all transaction documents and following up with post-closing obligations.
• Providing broad commercial legal advice and assistance on new and follow on investments, divestments and other transactions; managing the legal risks of the business.
• Supporting all legal matters related to the funds, the Management Company and investments made by Kaszek.
• Providing legal support on ad hoc legal matters.
Candidates Profile:
• Education: Exemplary academic record at a top university with a degree in Law.
• Job Experience: 2+ years of experience working at a top-tier law firm.
• Languages: English proficiency required (Portuguese is a big plus).
• Personal attitudes: detailed-oriented, autonomous, intellectually curious, team player, hardworking, proactive, flexible and hands-on.