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General Counsel at Marathon Talent. 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. • 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. Company Location: Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of.