Counsel, Corporate and Joint Ventures

We are looking for a capable and driven junior lawyer (3-5 years’ experience) to join our growing Legal Department as Counsel, Corporate and Joint Ventures. The Counsel, Corporate and Joint Ventures, will play a critical role on the legal team, primarily focused on effectively supporting the Company’s joint ventures, operating partnership, strategic investments, and general corporate and securities needs. You will report to the Associate General Counsel – Corporate and Securities and will work collaboratively with other members of the Legal, Acquisitions, Tax, Investor Services, and Corporate Finance Departments and colleagues across the Company. You will be not just a legal advisor but a critical business partner.Key Duties and Responsibilities:Joint Ventures.Support the Company’s joint ventures, including strategic interactions with counterparties, entity maintenance/investor actions, and JV agreement interpretation and negotiation.Interpret and advise on contractual rights and obligations; draft consents, amendments, and transfer and other documentation.Cross-functional engagement with Acquisitions, Tax, Investor Services, Corporate Finance, and other departments.Operating Partnership.Work with Tax, HR, and other colleagues to support the functioning of Public Storage’s UPREIT operating partnership, Public Storage OP, LP.Assist with partnership agreement interpretation and amendments.Support admittance of further investors, transfers and redemptions, and LTIP equity award program.General Corporate and Securities.Provide legal support for the Company’s corporate governance processes, including Board support and governance policies, programs, and procedures.Support SEC reporting, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and annual proxy statement process.Assist with capital markets activity, including debt and equity issuances, ATM program, revolving credit facility, commercial paper program, and other capital tools.Other.Support strategic investment activity across joint ventures, M&A, and other investments.Review and negotiate contracts, perform legal research and due diligence, and advise Legal Department colleagues and business partners across the organization.Spot and navigate legal issues while fostering strong internal relationships through a collaborative business-focused approach.Manage outside counsel to achieve optimal efficiencies, outcomes, and value for the Company.Other duties as assigned.