Duke Capital Partners - Legal Coordinator

About the role

This position provides support to Duke Capital Partners (DCP) with the management of legal matters. The primary responsibilities include deal documentation and transaction support, SPV formation and compliance, cap table and portfolio recordkeeping, corporate governance support, contract and document management, investor relations support, liaison and administrative functions, and education/training.

Responsibilities

• Deal Documentation & Transaction Support
• Coordinating the preparation, review, and execution of investment documents (term sheets, stock purchase agreements, SAFEs, convertible notes, voting agreements, etc.)
• Tracking deal timelines and ensuring all parties (founders, outside counsel, co-investors) meet signing and closing deadlines
• Organizing and maintaining closing binders/checklists for completed transactions
• Liaising between the fund's investment team and outside legal counsel during deal negotiations
• SPV Formation & Compliance
• Assisting with the formation of new investment entities
• Supporting compliance with securities regulations (e.g., Reg D filings, Form D submissions, blue sky filings)
• Helping ensure adherence to "accredited investor" verification requirements
• Cooking with compliance officers or outside counsel on regulatory filings and audits
• Cap Table & Portfolio Recordkeeping
• Maintaining accurate records of capitalization tables, ownership stakes, and investment instruments across portfolio companies
• Tracking board seats, observer rights, and information rights the fund holds in portfolio companies
• Updating internal databases with key legal terms from each investment (pro rata rights, liquidation preferences, anti-dilution provisions, etc.)
• Corporate Governance Support
• Drafting or reviewing investment memos summarizing the opportunity, risks, and recommendations
• Preparing materials and presentations for DCP Operations Team meetings
• Synthesizing diligence findings into clear, actionable recommendations for partners
• Contract & Document Management
• Drafting routine legal correspondence, NDAs, and side letters
• Maintaining the firm's legal document repository (organizing executed agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents)
• Tracking key contractual dates (e.g., information rights deadlines, ROFR windows, expiration of certain rights)
• Investor Relations Support
• Aiding in drafting and distributing SPV agreements, subscription documents, and side letters
• Supporting KYC/AML documentation collection from members
• Coordinating responses to member due diligence requests
• Liaison & Administrative Functions
• Acting as a point of contact between DCP, outside law firms, auditors, and administrators
• Managing legal department calendars, deadlines, and document workflows
• Assisting with intellectual property tracking for portfolio companies, where relevant
• Supporting M&A, IPO, or exit-related legal logistics when portfolio companies are acquired or go public

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree generally required
• General knowledge in the legal field is preferred
• Requires four years working in related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience
• Experience: Requires four years working in related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience
• Skills: General knowledge in the legal field is preferred
• Demonstrate the utmost level of discretion and confidentiality
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, team work, written/verbal communication, time management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and accurate in all tasks
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and as a team member
• Experience and aptitude in working with complex databases
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) software