Legal Counsel (Real Estate Financing & Corporate Ventures)

Overview

This role involves serving as Legal Counsel for Real Estate Financing & Corporate Ventures, supporting capital-raising activities, joint ventures, and structured financing transactions related to data center infrastructure. The position requires expertise at the intersection of real estate, finance, and corporate law to facilitate the organization's growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and document real estate financing transactions including construction loans, permanent debt facilities, sale-leaseback structures, and credit facilities secured by real property
• Advise on and structure joint ventures, co-investment arrangements, and partnership agreements with infrastructure investors and strategic partners
• Draft and negotiate term sheets, loan agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, and related financing instruments
• Support corporate venture activities including minority investments, strategic partnerships, and corporate development transactions with a real estate component
• Coordinate with Finance, Treasury, and Accounting on legal aspects of capital structure decisions and debt covenant compliance
• Work with external lenders, investors, and their counsel to close transactions efficiently and on favorable terms
• Manage external legal counsel for financing transactions, maintaining cost discipline and strategic alignment
• Maintain and update form financing documents, term sheet templates, and investor agreement playbooks
• Advise on securities law considerations in connection with investor outreach and deal structuring
• Support the General Counsel on board-level and investor reporting related to financing and venture activities

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to a U.S. state bar required
• 6–10 years of experience in real estate finance, structured finance, or capital markets law
• Deep knowledge of secured lending, debt structuring, and real estate finance documentation
• Experience with joint venture formation, investor structuring, and partnership agreements
• Comfortable advising on complex, multi-party transactions with tight timelines
• Strong business orientation with the ability to engage strategically on deal structure and risk allocation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with institutional lenders, private equity sponsors, or infrastructure investors
• Background at a major real estate or finance-focused law firm combined with in-house counsel experience
• Familiarity with data center, energy infrastructure, or technology real estate finance
• Knowledge of REIT structures, sale-leaseback transactions, or build-to-suit financing
• Experience supporting venture capital or growth equity financing transactions alongside real estate finance work

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 (final compensation varies based on experience, skills, location, and applicable laws)
• 100% company-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with 100% match up to 4%, immediate vesting
• $2,500 annual professional development reimbursement
• 11 holidays plus paid time off accrual with rollover
• Increased PTO at 3 and 10 year anniversaries, plus 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years and annual anniversary bonus
• $500 remote office setup stipend in first year, $400 annually thereafter
• Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Company-paid wellness subscription

Location

Remote work with support for home office setup and internet reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Privacy

The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to an inclusive environment. Applications are welcome from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. Discrimination based on protected statuses is prohibited. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with applicable laws. Background checks are conducted only after an offer is extended and accepted.

Personal information is handled responsibly in compliance with applicable privacy laws. Data is used solely for legitimate business purposes and protected with appropriate security measures. Applicants may request access to, correction, or deletion of their personal data where permitted by law.