Legal & Compliance officer

Responsibilities:

• Working with the investment banking and investment management teams in terms of reviewing NDAs, engagement letters and terms sheets.
• Maintaining internal resources, including internal templates for legal contracts and records of contracts executed by the firm.
• Managing any claims or litigation.
• Managing relationships with external law firms.
• Helping to uphold best practices in the investment banking and investment management teams.
• Managing the process of KYC on Verdant Capital by external parties.
• Miscellaneous legal related work, e.g., reviewing employment contracts and employee stock grants.
• Reviewing investment agreements and ancillary documents (including legal opinions) related to Verdant Capital’s flagship fund (Verdant Capital Hybrid Fund) and overseeing the process for satisfaction of CPs.
• Monitoring the relevant legal frameworks and developments and ensuring compliance of the company and its sub-entities.

Skills:

• Excellent team working skills.
• Appetite to work with service providers in multiple jurisdictions.
• Willingness to take on new tasks and gain experience in new areas.

Qualifications:

• LLB Degree completed and admitted as an Attorney.
• Three years’ post qualification experience.