General Counsel

We are building a private investment platform focused on investing in real economy businesses in Venezuela. This role will be instrumental in ensuring that all investments are legally sound, well-structured, and risk-mitigated from inception. The General Counsel will act as a strategic partner to the investment team, supporting deal execution, fund structuring, and portfolio management in a complex regulatory environment. This is a foundational, full-time role, critical to building the legal backbone of the firm. **Key Responsibilities** **Legal Due Diligence & Risk Assessment** • Lead legal due diligence processes for all investment opportunities. • Identify regulatory, structural, and transactional risks in Venezuela. • Assess legal feasibility of potential investments. **Deal Structuring & Execution** • Design and implement legal structures for investments and transactions. • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and transaction documents. • Support negotiations and closings alongside the investment team. **Fund & Regulatory Structuring** • Support fund formation and investment vehicle structuring. • Ensure compliance with local Venezuelan regulations and international frameworks. • Coordinate with external counsel (local and international). **Portfolio Legal Support** • Advise portfolio companies on governance, compliance, and legal risks. • Support implementation of corporate governance structures. • Mitigate legal risks throughout the investment lifecycle **Requirements** **Requirements** • Experience: Minimum 10 years in corporate law, M&A, private equity, or similar. • Venezuela Expertise (Mandatory): Deep knowledge of Venezuelan legal and regulatory frameworks. • Transaction Experience: Proven experience supporting or leading deals end-to- end. • Background: Experience in top-tier law firms and/or in-house roles within funds or corporations. • International Exposure: Experience working on cross-border transactions preferred. • Education: Strong academic background (US exposure is a strong plus). • Language: Fluent English and Spanish (full bilingual proficiency required). **Mindset** • Business-oriented (not purely advisory) • Ability to translate legal risk into investment decisions • High attention to detail • Strong judgment in complex, high-risk environments • Hands-on, execution-driven approach • Ability to operate in a fast-paced, build-from-zero environment **Why Join** • Play a key role in building the legal foundation of an investment platform • Work at the intersection of law, investment, and strategy • High exposure to complex, high-impact transactions • Opportunity to operate as a true partner to the investment tea