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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-house lawyer to join the dynamic team at Startup Wise Guys, a leading European B2B startup accelerator and early-stage investment fund.

About Startup Wise Guys

Startup Wise Guys is one of the most active early-stage investors in Europe, with a mission to help founders build great companies. Since 2012, they have invested in over 460 startups and have a strong focus on B2B, SaaS, Fintech, Cybersecurity, and Sustainability sectors. With a global community of founders and a hands-on acceleration program, Startup Wise Guys is dedicated to supporting ambitious founders from often overlooked markets. Their approach is straightforward, founder-focused, and built on a culture of teamwork and mutual respect.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Corporate Governance:

• Lead and manage all corporate governance matters for Startup Wise Guys entities, including new incorporations, company secretarial duties, board liaison, and corporate filings.
• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on a wide range of matters, including risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and corporate strategy.

Investment Lifecycle Management:

• Oversee all legal aspects of the investment lifecycle, from conducting thorough due diligence on potential investments to negotiating and closing new deals.
• Provide ongoing legal support and strategic counsel to portfolio companies, assisting with their legal challenges and growth.
• Manage the legal workflows and documentation for all investment activities, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Fund Management & Compliance:

• Lead the legal workstreams for fund formation and management, including the review and negotiation of fund documentation such as limited partnership agreements and side letters.
• Develop, implement, and manage the firm's compliance framework, ensuring adherence to all relevant laws and regulations.
• Oversee KYC/AML reviews for investors and portfolio companies.

Commercial & Operational Support:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including vendor contracts, employment agreements, and IP-related documents.
• Provide expert advice on data privacy, intellectual property, and other day-to-day operational legal matters.
• Manage external legal counsel effectively to ensure high-quality and cost-efficient legal support when needed.

Requirements

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Law or higher.
• At least 2 years of full-time legal experience, with proven experience in a legal role within a VC firm or a high-growth technology company.
• Strong experience in managing compliance and regulatory matters in the financial services industry.
• Strong knowledge of Estonian corporate law.
• A deep passion for early-stage technology, venture capital, and supporting a founder-first ecosystem.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities with a knack for innovative solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex legal issues clearly and concisely.
• High level of integrity, professional ethics, and sound judgment.
• A proactive and independent work ethic, combined with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Other Information

• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: Tallinn, Estonia (with a hybrid work model available)