Fund Counsel

August 6

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Kiva is on a mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive.

microfinance • micro-lending • global partnerships • poverty alleviation • crowdfunding

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Description

• Leading all legal aspects of fund loan transactions from when the deal is proposed to the fund’s investment committee through to deal closing, including: • Reviewing the materials presented to the fund’s investment committee related to proposed new fund loans and engaging with the deal team on any legal or deal structuring matters related to the proposed transaction • Drafting the loan agreement based on Kiva Capital’s templates, which are New York law governed • Engaging local counsel and coordinating with them on local law aspects of the transaction and legal due diligence • Interfacing with the borrower on legal due diligence, negotiating and finalizing the loan documents, and the signing and closing process • Deeply engaging with the Kiva Capital deal team throughout the process • Advising on matters related to existing loans as they arise, such as amendments or breaches, including: • Engaging with the risk and investment teams to determine the appropriate course of action • Drafting amendments and waivers as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of private fund experience, in-house and/or at a law firm. • Deal experience including transaction document drafting, preparing and maintaining closing checklists, conducting due diligence, working with outside counsel, and deal signing and closing, ideally in finance transactions • Experience working with business teams, whether as outside counsel and in-house, navigating challenges as they arise and collaborating to find creative solutions • Experience with cross-border transactions and working with local counsel • Ability to take the lead on deal closings with minimal supervision from other lawyers, but with deep engagement with the deal team and a service orientation • Knowledge of the securities law issues associated with private placements, ideally in the context of private fund formation and fundraising • Experience working on fund formation a plus. • Knowledge of the Advisers Act a plus • Experience reviewing marketing materials a plus • Experience working in microfinance, social enterprises or emerging markets a plus. • Familiarity with U.S. Government contracting a plus. • Experience with tax exempt organizations a plus. • Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, organizational and communication skills. • Team-player poised to thrive in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment, with proven ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining flexibility to adjust to changing needs and requirements. • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively at all levels with both internal colleagues as well as external clients, stakeholders and counsel.

Benefits

• An opportunity to improve real lives, solve hard problems, and change the world • Friendly, supportive, and adventurous environment with a team of engaged colleagues • A comprehensive, industry-leading benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, parental leave, professional development, 401k matching, generous PTO, and more. • Opportunities to connect with and learn from colleagues and partners around the world