PSF Attorney III

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PSF Attorney III

Duties: Provide legal services in support of all PSF activities and functions including investments, operations, and technology. Assigned work will include legal services for PSF investment transactions, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts and related documents for investments in public and private markets, both domestic and international. A significant portion of the work will focus on alternative asset investments, such as private equity, real estate, hedge funds, and commodities, among others, and may include secondary transactions and co-investments in private markets. Reviewing, preparing, and/or negotiating investment management agreements, private placement memoranda, subscription agreements, limited partnership agreements, operating agreements for limited liability companies, and side letters. May include developing and preparing written policies and procedures for the PSF compliance program; providing legal services for other PSF investment-related procurement and contracting (e.g., broker-dealers, futures commission merchants, custodian, securities lending agent, financial services providers, and financial technology providers, among others); advising PSF management on applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations, public information requests for investment information, fiduciary duty issues, and applicable state and federal ethics laws and rules; and performing other work as assigned. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs moderately complex (journey-level) attorney work. Work involves planning and organizing work, interpreting laws and regulations, preparing legal documents, rendering legal advice and counsel, consulting with trial attorneys, conducting hearings, and assisting in preparing cases for agency hearings and/or trials. May train others. Works under general supervision, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Advises staff and the public on legal matters and on the interpretation and application of agency regulations and state and federal laws. Prepares legal opinions, briefs, contracts, proposals, and reports. Prepares and/or assists in preparing cases for court trial and in representing the agency in matters before court as appropriate. Conducts and/or assists in conducting administrative, regulatory, evidentiary, and enforcement hearings. Performs research for policy and process questions. Investigates alleged law violations and prepares reports of findings. Assists in scheduling hearings, interrogating witnesses, and preparing decisions on administrative appeals of decisions and rulings. Assists in planning and organizing work assignments. May draft memoranda on regulatory matters or administrative rules for the Texas Register. May research, draft, and/or assist in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. May enforce agency regulatory provisions and prosecute violations. May serve as a liaison with complainants to be represented in an administrative hearing or with their authorized representatives. May train others. Performs related work as assigned. Reviews, prepares, and assists in negotiating complex investment agreements in both public and private markets, including investment management agreements, limited partnership agreements, operating agreements for limited liability companies, subscription agreements, and related documentation (e.g., side letters and private placement memoranda), and advises staff on issues arising under such agreements. Oversees, coordinates, and counsels PSF staff through procurement, drafting, and negotiation of complex contracts for investment management services, investment infrastructure services, and goods and services contracts, and collaborates with outside counsel when necessary. Works with and provides other legal advice to PSF investments, operations, and technology staff as needed. Researches and analyzes federal and state laws and regulations relevant to investment transactions of institutional investors. Assists with development, maintenance, and revision of written policies, procedures, and work plans for the PSF compliance program, and advises the PSF Compliance Officer on compliance issues. Assists with and advises on due diligence on investments, investment managers, broker-dealers, and consultants. Provides legal services for other PSF contracting, including preparing and reviewing requests for proposals and requests for qualifications; advising staff on legal issues through all phases of the procurement and vendor selection process; drafting and negotiating vendor contracts that comply with all applicable laws; and advising staff on contract management and oversight. Participates in review and evaluation of agency contract management procedures and practices that pertain to PSF contracting. Participates in selection of outside counsel; works with and monitors such counsel on assigned matters; and reviews and approves invoices for payment. Collaborates with agency legal staff, the Attorney General's office, and external counsel on issues arising from existing or potential litigation related to the PSF and/or PSF investments. Assists and advises PSF Management and senior staff concerning conflict of interest, audit, compliance, and confidentiality issues related to PSF staff, the Texas State Board of Education, and/or PSF Service Providers. Advises PSF management on immunities, indemnities, confidentiality obligations, fiduciary duties, ethical requirements, public information requests, and other legal matters pertinent to the operation of a Texas public institutional investor. Helps with the development of and presentation of training materials to PSF staff on legal and compliance subjects as needed. Develops and maintains expertise in areas of responsibility.

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