Staff Counsel, Investments

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Staff Counsel, Investments to join the Executive/Legal team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center.  At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

$140,763 - $175,954

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary:

Under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, Investments or Associate General Counsel, Investments, assist with providing legal support to the Executive Director and the various departments of the State Teachers Retirement System Ohio (STRS Ohio), with a focus on the legal needs of the investment department.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to STRS Ohio management and investments staff, with a focus on alternative investments.

• Draft, review and negotiate investment contracts and other legal documents.

• Assist the Deputy General Counsel, Investments and Associate General Counsel, Investments in providing oversight and assistance to special counsel appointed to STRS Ohio by the Attorney General’s Office.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school required.

• An active Ohio law license in good standing or ability to obtain a Certificate to Practice Law Pending Admission in Ohio required.

• Minimum of three years of relevant legal experience required, with at least one year of securities or corporate transactional experience in a law firm and/or in-house legal department preferred.

• Experience in public pensions and/or investments including private equity and private credit fund investments, equity and debt co-investments and/or direct equity and debt investments preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.