Managing Counsel - Data Center Regulatory

Overview

A legal counsel position is available focusing on regulatory matters related to data center development, construction, and operation within a rapidly expanding global data center portfolio. The role emphasizes energy and environmental legal support.

This position is remote within the United States. Sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal and regulatory support for data center power and energy transactions.
• Collaborate with executives and cross-functional teams including engineering, real estate, construction, energy procurement, sustainability, and government affairs.
• Advise on regulatory initiatives impacting data center development such as power and energy requirements, site selection, land use, permitting, and zoning.
• Develop internal guidance, templates, and best practices to ensure consistent legal advice across the data center portfolio.
• Address complex regulatory challenges at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and sustainability.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 8+ years of relevant legal experience in a law firm, government agency, or in-house legal department.
• Proven experience advising on complex energy law, environmental law, or infrastructure regulatory matters.
• Knowledge of federal and state regulatory frameworks affecting energy, utilities, environmental permitting, or large infrastructure projects.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Electric utility and power sector regulation
  • Environmental permitting and compliance
  • Land use, zoning, or infrastructure permitting
• Strong legal research, analytical, drafting, and counseling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of explaining complex regulatory issues to non-lawyers.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting complex commercial or infrastructure projects is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $146,300 - $306,400 per year (USD).
• 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 accrual rates based on hours worked and tenure
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave (72 hours upon hire, with annual refresh and carryover up to 112 hours)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Financial planning and group legal services
  • Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner, and pet insurance

Additional Information

• Certain U.S.-based or U.S. customer/client-facing roles may require compliance with immunization/occupational health mandates and/or drug testing.
• The role is classified as Career Level IC5.
• Applications are generally accepted for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.

Location

• Remote within the United States
• Sponsorship is not available for this position