Senior Counsel

CloudHQ, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CloudHQ, LLC is seeking a Senior Transactional Lawyer to provide high-quality legal support across complex transactions, particularly in fund management and real estate. Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor and have a minimum of six years of experience in a corporate legal environment. Strong technical legal knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment are essential. The role involves negotiating transactions, advising on compliance, and managing external legal counsel.

Qualifications

• Current member of the State Bar Association.
• Minimum six years of professional experience in a corporate legal team.
• Commercial experience or in-house experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for multiple concurrent transactions.
• Negotiate and manage commercial leases and tenant disputes.
• Advise on regulatory matters and support compliance team.

Skills

Strong legal knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Strong commercial judgment

Adaptable

Solutions-focused

Fluent in English

Education

Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Cloud Capital is a global investment management firm founded by Hossein Fateh, the Founder and CEO of CloudHQ LLC and Co‑founder and former CEO of DuPont Fabros Technology (DFT). The firm was established to identify and capitalize on acquisitions of high‑quality data centers across the globe. Cloud Capital acquires, manages, develops, and operates data centers to become the long‑term owner and operator of choice for tenants globally.

The Senior Transactional Lawyer will provide high‑quality legal support across a broad range of complex transactions and general corporate matters. The role spans Cloud Capital’s core business areas, including fund management, real estate, and the financing, development, leasing, and operation of hyperscale data centers. This position is well‑suited to a commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environment and enjoys working autonomously.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Transaction Management & Delivery

Lead legal support for multiple concurrent transactions, including real estate acquisitions and development, corporate M&A, joint ventures, and debt financing—primarily in the United States.

Manage external counsel in connection with these transactions and provide ongoing post‑acquisition support.

Oversee the drafting, negotiation, and coordination of construction‑related agreements, such as building contracts, consultancy appointments, framework agreements, and power supply agreements, ensuring compliance with financing requirements.

Tenants

With assistance from external counsel, negotiate and manage commercial leases, SNDAs, and related tenant disputes.

Strategy and relationships

Provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice to executives, senior management, and internal stakeholders to support business objectives and risk management.

Investment Vehicles

Support the negotiation of fund terms, investor side letters, and collaboration with external counsel on fund documentation.

General Legal Support

Handle a broad range of in‑house legal matters, including vendor agreements, entity formation, potential disputes, NDAs, employment‑related matters, contract renewals, and authorised signatory duties.

External Counsel

Coordinate and manage external legal, finance, and tax advisers, ensuring cost‑efficient and high‑quality advice.

Governance, Regulatory & Compliance

Advise on federal and state regulatory matters, including CFIUS, and support the Compliance team in maintaining the standards expected of a registered investment adviser, with a strong emphasis on governance, compliance, and risk management.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Credentials: Current member of the State Bar Association.

Education: Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.

Experience: Minimum six (6) years of professional experience gained in the corporate team of a top‑tier law firm or similar environment. Commercial experience and/or in‑house experience preferred but not essential.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong, up‑to‑date technical legal knowledge.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; approachable and down‑to‑earth.
• Highly self‑motivated with the ability to operate autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong commercial judgment and the ability to assess legal and corporate risk effectively.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Willingness to support general day‑to‑day business needs.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability and willingness to be responsive outside traditional business hours.
• Collegial, independent, and solutions‑focused, with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to perform under pressure.