Associate (Investments & Legal Support) at 500 Global

Seoul, South Korea

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Venture Capital, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Authorized to work in Korea
2+ years of experience in a domestic or international law firm practising funds and corporate transactions, with experience supporting Korean VC funds and emerging startup companies (also open to more experienced candidates seeking a flexible, business-oriented role with significant exposure to venture deals)
Strong professional proficiency in English and Korean (mandatory)
Minimum Second Upper Law degree (LLB) or equivalent, from a reputable university
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Hancom HWP
Experience with contract management systems or investment operations tools
Meticulous and well-organised, with commercial awareness, a sense of ownership, and the ability to work independently
Ability to efficiently multitask across multiple deals and workflows and work calmly under tight deadlines and across time zones
Excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills
Passionate about technology

Responsibilities

Sourcing and evaluating early-stage startups aligned with the investment thesis
Conducting financial analysis, market research, competitive analysis, operational metrics assessments, and drafting investment memos
Supporting commercial due diligence, including technology evaluation, reference checks, and comprehensive reporting
Reviewing, drafting, and managing investment documentation (contracts, agreements, shareholder consents)
Ensuring compliance with Korean regulatory filings (via VICS) for fund management and investment activities
Coordinating closely with external legal counsels across multiple jurisdictions for efficient transaction management
Tracking, managing, and maintaining accurate investment records, cap tables, and deal data
Preparing professional reports, investment proposals, and communication tailored for internal and external stakeholders (including LP reporting)
Proactively supporting portfolio companies post-investment, including fundraising, shareholder voting, operational milestone tracking, and documentation management

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Legal SupportRegulatory ComplianceDeal SourcingInvestment EvaluationDue DiligencePortfolio ManagementVenture Capital

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a full-time position or remote role?

This is a long-term consultant position. No specific details on remote work or location requirements are provided beyond working with the 500 Korea team.

What salary or compensation does this role offer?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What key skills are required for this Associate role?

Candidates need to be self-starters with strong time management, attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, deep logical thinking, high organization, and efficient multitasking skills. Experience handling legal, regulatory, investment analysis, due diligence, and compliance matters is essential.

What is the work environment like at 500 Global?

The environment is fast-paced and constantly changing, requiring the ability to work at an incredible pace under pressure.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are comfortable handling diverse legal, operational, and early-stage investment matters, including sourcing startups, financial analysis, due diligence, drafting documents, regulatory compliance, and portfolio support, while being highly organized and able to multitask efficiently.

500 Global

Venture capital firm investing in technology

About 500 Global

500 Global is a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage technology companies. The firm manages over $2.7 billion in assets and focuses on identifying founders who are building fast-growing businesses in markets where technology and innovation can create significant value. Their investment strategy has led to backing more than 5,000 founders and over 2,600 companies across 80 countries, including 51 companies valued at over $1 billion. What sets 500 Global apart from its competitors is its extensive global network of over 140 team members, who have backgrounds as entrepreneurs and investors in leading technology firms. The goal of 500 Global is to drive economic growth by supporting innovative companies that have the potential to transform their industries.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2010Year Founded

$5,510.5MTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Venture CapitalIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees