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Business - Infrastructure

Brookfield Infrastructure Group is one of Brookfield’s primary operating groups. The Infrastructure Group is one of the world’s largest infrastructure investors, owning and operating critical assets across the transport, utilities, energy, and data infrastructure sectors. The Group operates and manages approximately $262 billion of assets owned through its private funds and publicly listed entity, Brookfield Infrastructure Partners. Our portfolio of assets facilitate the movement and storage of energy, water, freight, passengers and data, and are located in North and South America, Europe and the Asia Pacific regions. For more information, visit: https://www.brookfield.com/our-businesses/infrastructure

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

Brookfield is looking for a motivated individual with corporate legal experience to work on the Legal & Regulatory team. This position is located in our New York office.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain corporate records and minute books in Diligent database, registers, related documents and complete semi-annual attestation
• Assist with entity formations, dissolutions, corporate change documentation and transactions
• Preparing organizational resolutions, bylaws, operating agreements and other constating documents
• Prepare and file annual returns, state registrations, and required regulatory documents with government bodiesDraft, review, and organize standard NDAs, engagement letters, and related agreements
• Document flow of funds, including capital contributions, dividends, returns of capital and distributions, document transfers of interests; includes frequent laising with finance and tax teams
• Assist in preparing board meeting materials for private companies, including the preparation of notices, agendas, resolutions, and board minutes
• Develop and document legal processes and procedures to enable greater efficiencies within the Legal & Regulatory Team
• Coordinate with external legal counsel, financial institutions, and internal business teams to triage and process legal requests
• Occasional travel to Toronto is expected

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years corporate paralegal/legal analyst experience
• This role will be suitable for someone who is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy and building new approaches where limited precedent exists
• Notary public is a plus
• Familiarity with private fund structures and in-house experience is a plus
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, highly team-oriented and a commitment to professionalism
• Ability to interact comfortably with executives and senior management
• Proficiency in using a corporate database
• Must be able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

Salary Range: $120k - $150k

Our compensation structure is comprised of a base salary and a short-term incentive program (cash bonus). Cash compensation tends to vary based on geography to account for local market conditions and is set to be market competitive. Compensation decisions are based on a number of factors including relative experience, overall years of experience, industry experience, education and designations.

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe and respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice.