What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel, Investments position at STRS Ohio?
STRS Ohio, STRS
The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking an Associate General 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
$182,510 - $232,700
Work Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)
General Summary
Under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, handle the day‑to‑day legal issues of the Executive Director and the various departments of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio), with a focus on the legal needs of the investments department.
Summary Of Responsibilities
Summary Of Qualifications
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.
The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking an Associate General 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
$182,510 - $232,700
Work Schedule
8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)
General Summary
Under the direction of the Deputy General Counsel, handle the day‑to‑day legal issues of the Executive Director and the various departments of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio), with a focus on the legal needs of the investments department.
Summary Of Responsibilities
- Provide legal information, advice or other services to STRS Ohio management and investments staff, with a focus on alternative investments.
- Draft, review and negotiate investment contracts and other legal documents.
- Provide oversight and assistance to special counsel appointed to STRS Ohio by the Attorney General’s Office.
- Advise internal investment staff on applicable securities and other laws and regulations.
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 five years of relevant legal experience required, with at least three years of securities or corporate transactional experience.
- 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.
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.
Salary : $182,510 - $232,700