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Digital Realty · 2 days ago

Sr. Director, Corporate Counsel -Fund

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$270K/yr - $300K/yr

10+ years exp

Digital Realty is a leading global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. The Sr Director, Corporate Counsel will support the company's real estate investment funds, providing legal assistance with fund formation, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance matters.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Advising on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters related to the formation, structuring, distribution/marketing, and operation of private funds. This includes preparing and negotiating private placement memoranda, partnership agreements, term sheets, side letters, placement agreements, investment management agreements, and other fund-related documents

Supporting the company’s various investment activities, including supporting investor due diligence, performing legal reviews, negotiating terms, and managing engagement letters and other investment agreements

Supporting and advising client and relationship teams in areas such as investor onboarding, responding to investor inquiries, and reviewing marketing materials, investor presentations, RFPs, and DDQs to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with standards

Monitoring and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards for private investment funds. Assisting with regulatory filings, including Form ADV, Form PF, and Form D, and coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries, to the extent required. Managing compliance with and administration of fund internal policies in coordination with the fund compliance manager

Drafting, negotiating, and managing various legal documents, including transaction documents, client agreements, vendor contracts, and NDAs, ensuring they are current and compliant

Building and maintaining strong working relationships with key business partners, including external counsel, clients, and internal teams, overseeing outside counsel and assisting and coordinating with business groups on legal matters relating to capital formation / fundraising and fund related issues with respect to investments

Qualification

Private funds experienceRegulatory compliance knowledgeLegal document draftingJuris Doctor degreeBar membership/licenseSecurities laws knowledgeProactive problem-solvingCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

10+ years of experience at major law firm or in-house legal department working on private funds; experience with open-ended and closed-ended funds a plus

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and at least one active bar membership/license to practice law in any state

Strong understanding of the asset management industry and securities markets, as well as detailed knowledge of securities laws, rules and regulations that relate to investment advisers (e.g., Investment Company Act, Investment Advisers Act, Securities Act, SEC rules). Understanding of the broker-dealer industry and related FINRA rules is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members

Willingness to be very hands-on and proactive in offering solutions; comfortable with technology

Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines effectively, while maintaining keen attention to detail and accuracy in all work product