Legal Counsel
Avenir Group - San Francisco, CA
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Key Responsibilities:Corporate and Commercial Legal Support:• Provide comprehensive legal support on corporate and commercial matters, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts related to asset management business operations.Asset Management Transactions Legal Support:• Offer legal expertise for M&A, private equity, venture capital investments, and property acquisitions.• Design and establish corporate and transaction structures, draft and review legal documents, and supervise and coordinate with external law firms.Management Team Advisory:• Advise the management team on operation related regulatory compliance matters, including employment matters, ensuring alignment with relevant legal and regulatory frameworks.License Application and Regulatory Compliance:• Manage license applications and oversee regulatory compliance to ensure adherence to U.S. federal and state laws and regulations.Legal Risk Management:• Identify and assess legal risks related to asset management transactions, designing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard asset security while maintaining compliance with all legal requirements.Corporate Governance:• Oversee corporate governance practices, including board documentation, company secretarial duties, and structuring of US business to ensure proper compliance and governance.Stakeholder Relations:• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external advisors, and regulatory authorities to ensure smooth legal operations and compliance with asset management standards.Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, and Tax Considerations:• Provide guidance on data privacy, intellectual property, and tax implications, ensuring legal compliance and protection of company assets.Qualifications:Education Background:• Juris Doctor degree from a reputable law school.ProfessionalQualifications:• Qualified to practice law in California.Professional Experience:• A minimum of 5 years of post-qualification legal experience is required.• Training from a top-tier law firm, with recent in-house experience in asset management or Web3 industry is preferred.Specialized Expertise:• Solid experience in M&A, venture capital, and private equity investments as well as asset management or Web3-related legal matters is preferred.• Solid experience in financial regulations and proven ability to handle license applications and compliance issues are preferred. Language Skills:• Fluency in both written and spoken English and Mandarin is required, to effectively communicate with key stakeholders in Mandarin-speaking regions.Technical and Analytical Skills:• Exceptional analytical abilities with attention to detail and accuracy.• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Created: 2025-03-03