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500 Global · Washington, District of Columbia, US · On-site

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About 500 Global

500 Global (formerly 500 Startups) is a venture capital firm with $2.3B¹ in AUM investing in founders with a global outlook building fast-growing startups.

About the role

About 500 Global 500 Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. With $2.1B+ in assets under management, 3,000+ portfolio companies across 80+ countries and team members in 26 countries, the firm combines Silicon Valley venture capital with deep local presence across emerging markets. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

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About 500 Global 500 Global is a venture capital firm founded in 2010 that invests in founders building fast-growing technology companies. With $2.1B+ in assets under management, 3,000+ portfolio companies across 80+ countries and team members in 26 countries, the firm combines Silicon Valley venture capital with deep local presence across emerging markets. About the Role The General Counsel, Group is the firm’s senior legal officer, owning the legal architecture of its highest-value decisions: governance, the US regulatory perimeter, entity structure and capitalisation transactions. The role advises the Board and its committees, the CEO, the COO and the shareholders, serves as Secretary of the Board and the Audit Committee, and is the named Compliance Officer for the Americas. Day-to-day business-unit legal work sits with the Unit Legal Team; the General Counsel sets the standards, templates and risk thresholds that team works to, and is measured on risk outcomes aligned to business goals, transaction execution, preservation of the US adviser’s exempt status, and development of the legal team. Key Responsibilities Own governance and board machinery: the Operating Agreement, Board...

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