Overview
A legal team supporting data center and networking operations is seeking a Managing Counsel to join their expanding group. This remote position within the US involves providing legal support for a broad range of data center transactions, including colocation services, energy procurement, and strategic agreements with data center providers. The role requires collaboration with executive leadership and internal teams to negotiate and close critical agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies.
Responsibilities
- Structure, negotiate, and close complex agreements related to data center development and operations
- Support transactions involving real property acquisition and leasing, customized energy solutions, colocation agreements, fiber connectivity, and renewable energy initiatives
- Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic direction and execution
- Drive best practices and contribute to the development of legal standards and processes within a fast-evolving business
- Manage multiple priorities and provide high-quality legal counsel to executive-level clients
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant legal experience in technology, telecommunications, or data center operations
- Proven experience advising on legal and regulatory issues related to data centers, cloud infrastructure, network connectivity, and interconnection agreements
- Skilled in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts for data center colocation, cloud service agreements, and network interconnection
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic team environment
- Admission to practice law in the United States
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $139,400 - $291,800 per year (USD), with eligibility for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Supplemental life insurance options
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- Paid time off with flexible vacation policies and 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave (72 hours upon hire, with annual refresh and carryover up to 112 hours)
- Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal services
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance
Location
- Remote position within the United States
Additional Information
- This role may require compliance with applicable immunization and occupational health mandates for certain US customer or client-facing positions.
- The position is classified as an individual contributor at career level IC5.
- The employer is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process.