Duke Capital Partners - Legal Coordinator

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

4d•$49,939 - $79,487

About The Position

The mission of Duke Capital Partners (DCP) is to support the global Duke entrepreneurial community with an investment platform and co-investment fund that engages and leverages the power of the global Duke network. The DCP operational team and investment platform exist within Duke’s Office for Translation & Commercialization at Duke University. The DCP team partners with Duke-affiliated investors to source and curate investment opportunities in Duke affiliated companies. DCP investors invest directly in portfolio companies. The DCP team also operates the Duke Innovation Fund (DIF), which invests alongside DCP and augments the capital available for portfolio companies. A key aspect of Duke Capital Partners’ approach is the active engagement and matching of DCP member expertise with portfolio companies to support growth and success. The global Duke community offers a uniquely powerful opportunity for networking and guidance from industry experts and successful entrepreneurial leaders. This position provides support to DCP with the management of legal matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree generally required.
Requires four years working in related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and professional experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge in the legal field is preferred.

Responsibilities

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
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
Coordinating with compliance officers or outside counsel on regulatory filings and audits
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.)
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
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)
Assisting with drafting and distributing SPV agreements, subscription documents, and side letters
Supporting KYC/AML documentation collection from members
Coordinating responses to member due diligence requests
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