Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development

Overview

A technology infrastructure company is seeking a Legal Counsel – Finance and Corporate Development to join their legal team. This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) – Finance and Corporate Development and focuses on corporate finance and strategic transactions, including major corporate- and project-level debt financings.

Responsibilities

• Execute corporate financing and capital markets transactions such as revolving credit facilities, asset-backed term loans, and structured finance from term sheet through closing.
• Advise Finance stakeholders on contract terms, legal and business risks, and critical transaction matters.
• Support corporate development and strategic transactions as needed.
• Draft, review, structure, and negotiate term sheets and definitive agreements including credit agreements, parent guarantees, security packages, and ancillary documents.
• Manage due diligence processes and coordinate document flow and closing logistics with outside counsel and internal teams.
• Support ongoing covenant compliance post-closing.
• Assist with entity formations, intercompany transactions, and related corporate functions.
• Maintain organized internal deal files and develop standardized templates to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Collaborate across multiple business teams including Finance, Corporate Development, Cloud Sales, Digital Infrastructure, and Commercial.
• Present complex legal concepts clearly to both legal and non-legal audiences.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in any U.S. state.
• 7-10 years of transactional legal experience with significant expertise in complex corporate and finance transactions.
• Experience at a top-tier law firm or in-house legal department.
• Strong skills in drafting, structuring, and negotiating loan or financing documentation.
• Excellent business judgment balancing legal risks and commercial objectives.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple high-stakes workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of discretion handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and AI tools.
• This is a safety-sensitive position requiring participation in a drug and alcohol program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a startup, AI company, digital infrastructure, or high-growth venture business.
• Understanding of real estate transactions, construction finance, and project development.
• Experience working with investment banks, capital markets desks, institutional lenders, or investors.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $220,000 - $260,000 plus bonus.
• Restricted Stock Units included in all offers.
• Competitive compensation and equity packages.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and leave of absence programs.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer contributions to Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional development and tuition reimbursement.
• Mental health and wellness support.
• Commuter benefits including parking and transit.
• Cell phone stipend.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match up to 4% of salary.
• Volunteer time off.
• Global travel insurance and emergency assistance.
• Daily meals allowance.
• Additional location-specific perks and programs.

Location

This position is designated as safety-sensitive and/or located in a safety-sensitive facility. Drug and alcohol program participation is required.

The organization is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.