Sr. Director, Corporate Counsel -Investment Fund

Position Title:  Corporate Counsel - Investment Fund
Location: Dallas, Texas

Your role
The Sr Director, Corporate Counsel will be a part of Digital Realty’s broader global Legal Risk Sustainability Compliance (LRSC) Team, serving as the in-house counsel dedicated to supporting Digital Realty’s real estate investment funds.  You will be responsible for providing comprehensive assistance with fund formation, onboarding, fund filings, regulatory compliance, as well as corporate governance matters, management of fund internal policies, and other legal activities. The successful candidate should possess a strong understanding of private funds concepts, along with excellent organizational and communication skills.

What you’ll do

• 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.

What you’ll need

• 5+ 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. 

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Digital Realty in its sole discretion.

A bit about us
Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company’s global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx®) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 28 countries on six continents.

To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and X.

A bit about our Digital Legal team
Our Legal team works in a highly complex global business sector with a diverse range of local, regional, and international organizations. From ensuring compliance in different jurisdictions to supporting business teams with customer and supplier contracts, we’re involved in a variety of projects. Working in a dynamic commercial environment, we collaborate with colleagues across different departments and always have a new challenge waiting for us.

What we can offer you
Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers. Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things, and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

Our Compensation Philosophy
Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.

This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

Notes:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.

Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE: DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

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