Associate Counsel

Prime Group Holdings, LLC, a vertically-integrated private equity real estate firm focused on self storage and other alternative real estate asset classes, has an exciting opportunity for a talented Associate Counsel to join our team.

With over $4 billion in assets under management managed on behalf of a global institutional investor base, Prime Group (www.goprimegroup.com) is one of the fastest growing private equity real estate firms in the country. The firm recently completed the fundraising of its third flagship fund, Prime Storage Fund III which, at $2.5 billion, is the largest self storage dedicated fund ever raised.

Headquartered in Saratoga Springs, NY, with a regional office in Jupiter, FL, the firm has more than 650 employees, including investment professionals, property managers, an investor reporting team, construction and marketing personnel and deal-sourcing professionals. Prime Group is a transaction-intensive company that is rapidly acquiring and consolidating self storage assets throughout the U.S. and Canada. With a presence in 28 states, one U.S. territory and 2 Canadian provinces, Prime Group manages all assets that it owns under the Prime Storage brand.

Prime Group’s success is built on a culture of respect, teamwork, business ethics, accountability and persistence. The company deeply values the strong relationships it has built with its customers, employees, investors and stakeholders.

Prime Group’s team members are customer and client focused – customer service is a core tenet of the firm. Prime Group especially values:

• Self-motivated entrepreneurs who are passionate about what they do
• Diligent professionals who take exceptional personal pride in their performance
• Those who are eager to make a positive difference in the lives of Prime’s customers

Job Overview

The Associate Counsel is primarily responsible for supporting Prime’s General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, providing advice with respect to the development and implementation of internal initiatives, drafting and/or reviewing policies and procedures, conducting legal research and providing litigation support. The Associate Counsel will have at least four years of legal experience working in a law firm or in-house position, with knowledge in areas of corporate and/or securities law.

Responsibilities

• Providing advice to internal stakeholders regarding legal obligations and risks related to business matters, new initiatives or offerings, particularly with respect to applicable contractual, statutory or regulatory requirements
• Drafting, reviewing and/or negotiating a broad range of agreements with vendors, customers and other third parties
• Management of threatened and/or pending litigation, including advising on legal strategy and liaising with outside counsel
• Completing various legal research projects and related legal analyses
• Monitoring for developments in applicable legislation, regulation and industry standards
• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with at least 4 years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably with a focus on corporate or securities law, and transactional matters.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. state and the ability to practice law in the state of New York
• Experience in private equity or LLM, CPA, CFA designations are preferred.
• Ability to work independently but remain connected in a remote work environment.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating contracts
• Knowledge of U.S. securities laws and regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong project management, communication and analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Lexis
• Track record of establishing solid relationships, polished and highly personable
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial-minded environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Prime Group Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.