Deputy General Counsel, Capital Markets and Strategic Transactions - New York City, Hybrid (943-SLS)

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 15+ years of experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department, with significant experience leading complex capital markets and strategic transactions.
• Deep experience advising on and executing equity and debt offerings, including high-yield, convertible, asset-backed, and other structured financings.
• Strong background in M&A, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships across multiple jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to act as primary deal counsel to structure, negotiate, and close complex transactions in fast-moving environments.
• Experienced people leader with a demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and scale high-performing legal teams.
• Business-minded, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented, with a strong understanding of how legal strategy drives corporate growth.
• Comfortable operating in a highly visible role with significant executive and board-level interaction.

Additional Information

Our client, a leading cloud provider and AI hyperscaler in an exciting stage of hyper-growth, is looking to hire a strategic and sophisticated corporate attorney to serve as Deputy General Counsel, Capital Markets & Strategic Transactions. This attorney will report directly to the General Counsel, and will serve as internal lead counsel for equity and debt capital markets activity, structured financings, and strategic transactions that enable the continued deployment and growth of the company's hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure worldwide, while supporting the company's speed, flexibility, and operational excellence. There will be a particular emphasis on innovative financing structures and high-impact transactions. This attorney will operate as a hands-on, business-embedded strategic legal partner, working closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams to structure and execute critical transactions in a fast-moving, technically sophisticated, and high-growth environment. They will manage a team, and will have the opportunity to continue to build out the function. The company fosters an entrepreneurial, collaborative environment that encourages independent thinking and innovative solutions to complex problems. As the company prepares for takeoff, growth opportunities across the organization continue to expand. You'll be surrounded by exceptional talent - and they'll want to learn from you, too. Compensation for this position consists of a base salary range from $275,000 - $330,000, a discretionary bonus, equity and a comprehensive benefits program (all based on eligibility). The total compensation package will vary and depend on the candidate's level of seniority, number of years of directly relevant experience, and geographic location. Solutus has been selected as the exclusive representative on this desirable search. Resumes submitted directed to our client will be forwarded to Solutus for review and evaluation. Ref. #943-SLS

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