Senior Counsel

CloudHQ LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Capital, a global investment management firm, seeks a Senior Transactional Lawyer to provide high-quality legal support across complex transactions and corporate matters, including real estate, fund management, and financing of hyperscale data centers.

The role requires commercial judgment, autonomy in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to guide executives and external counsel through drafting, negotiation, and governance processes.

Qualifications

• Current member of the State Bar Association.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.
• Minimum six years of professional experience in a corporate team of a top-tier law firm or similar.
• Commercial experience and/or in-house experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal support for concurrent transactions (real estate, M&A, joint ventures, debt financing) primarily in the United States.
• Oversee drafting, negotiation, and coordination of construction-related agreements, ensuring financing compliance.
• Negotiate and manage leases, SNDAs, and related tenant disputes.
• Provide strategic and pragmatic legal advice to executives and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external counsel and manage advisers for cost-efficient, high-quality advice.
• Advise on federal and state regulatory matters, including CFIUS, and support governance standards.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Communication

Autonomy

Commercial judgment

Regulatory knowledge

English fluency

Education

Juris Doctor

Bar admission

Job description

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.