Director, Investments Counsel
Core
Strategic legal counsel for public and private fund investments, co-investments, and bespoke transactions, navigating complex legal, regulatory, and tax considerations.
Role type
Senior IC legal counsel (investment funds)
Builds
Investment portfolio and legal frameworks for CZI's flagship nonprofit organizations (Biohub and Learning Commons)
Domain
Nonprofit / Investment Management / Alternative Investments
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Investment fund structuring, LPAs and side letters negotiation, tax-exempt entity structuring (UBTI/ERISA), external counsel management, regulatory risk assessment, cross-functional partnership
Preferred skills
Private equity and hedge fund experience, mission-driven organization experience, scalable legal process development
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Lead legal strategy for investment activities across public and private funds; Serve as primary legal advisor on complex fund structures and bespoke transactions; Lead legal execution and negotiation of investment documents; Structure arrangements balancing legal, tax, and regulatory considerations; Develop standardized legal processes and governance practices; Manage relationships with external counsel; Advise on regulatory developments and tax-exempt investor considerations; Lead legal risk assessment and mitigation strategies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC