FS Impact Finance is an impact-focused investment firm dedicated to expanding financial inclusion and supporting sustainable development across emerging and frontier markets. Our team combines deep investment expertise with a strong commitment to creating positive social and environmental impact. Through investments in microfinance institutions, SMEs and sustainable finance initiatives, we help channel capital to underserved communities and businesses in more than 50 countries worldwide.
We are looking for a Legal & Transaction Manager to join our team in Yerevan, Armenia and play a key role in managing investment transactions, supporting fund operations and providing legal expertise across our growing platform.
If you enjoy working at the intersection of finance, law and impact investing, this could be the right opportunity for you.
YOUR ROLE
You will work closely with our investment, portfolio and risk management teams, supporting transactions from approval through closing and helping ensure that our funds operate efficiently and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
This is a unique opportunity to gain exposure to international investments, fund structures and legal matters across multiple jurisdictions.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Support Investment Transactions
- Coordinate the execution and closing of investment transactions for managed funds;
- Serve as the primary point of contact for investees, depositary bank, and other funds’ stakeholders on transaction execution, settlement and payment-related matters;
- Maintain accurate transaction records and documentation;
- Support KYC, AML and compliance-related processes.
Provide Legal Support
- Review, negotiate and finalize loan agreements and related transaction documents;
- Coordinate legal workstreams with external counsel across multiple jurisdictions;
- Review legal opinions and other transaction-related legal deliverables;
- Support the development and maintenance of legal templates and internal documentation.
Contribute to Fund and Corporate Legal Matters
- Assist with the legal aspects of setting up new investment funds and investment vehicles;
- Provide guidance on corporate legal matters;
- Conduct legal research and prepare internal legal analyses and recommendations.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Your Background
- Master’s degree in Business Law, Corporate Law or a related field;
- 2–5 years of relevant professional experience gained in a law firm, financial institution, fund manager, investment company or corporate legal department;
- Experience reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and financing documentation;
- Strong interest in investment funds, impact investing and international finance.
Your Skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently;
- Confidence working with stakeholders across different countries and cultures;
- Reliability, commitment, pro-activeness and hands-on mentality;
- Strong written and verbal communication skills;
- Professional fluency in English.
WHY JOIN US?
- Make an impact: work on transactions that expand access to finance and support sustainable economic development across emerging markets.
- Grow professionally: gain hands-on exposure to international investments, fund structures and legal matters across diverse jurisdictions.
- Work globally: collaborate with colleagues, borrowers and advisors from around the world.
- Be part of a lean, entrepreneurial team: take ownership, contribute ideas and make a visible impact in a growing organization where your work matters.
- Several benefits, including a flexible working environment (fully remote), comprehensive private health insurance package, additional company-wide rest days each year and full pay from the first day of sick leave.
Location: Yerevan, Armenia
Employment Type: Full-time
Language Requirement: Professional fluency in English
Eligibility: Applicants must have the legal right to work in Armenia
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please send your e-mail application (CV and motivational letter) to opportunities@fs-finance.com
