Principal Legal Counsel, Global Commercial Contracts

Overview

The Principal Legal Counsel, Global Commercial Contracts, is a senior legal role focused on providing comprehensive support for global client contracts within the data center sector. This position involves contract analysis and management of global contracting mechanisms, with an emphasis on complex commercial leases, service agreements, and triple net leases. The role requires independent handling of complex legal matters under the guidance of senior legal leadership.

Responsibilities

• Structure, review, and negotiate commercial agreements across all regions, including commercial lease documents, triple net leases, master service agreements, sales orders, and change orders.
• Manage risk and ensure business and compliance requirements are accurately reflected in client agreements.
• Analyze various client contractual issues involving multiple regions, clients, and contracts.
• Respond promptly to inquiries from all departments regarding contractual obligations and commitments.
• Advise management on complex client matters, delivering clear and persuasive communication tailored to different audiences.
• Interact professionally with clients, internal departments, and corporate affiliates worldwide.
• Address demands from multiple internal client groups efficiently.
• Assist in developing and implementing contract procedures and templates to improve operational efficiency.

Knowledge & Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluency in English required.
• Significant experience in data center client contracting and commercial leasing.
• Strong expertise in global commercial contracting, including drafting, understanding terms, and negotiation.
• Experience with gigawatt campus projects.
• Ability to creatively resolve complex issues and suggest alternative approaches.
• Conceptual thinker with developed business acumen combining legal and business judgment.
• Skilled in advising key stakeholders on complex matters with persuasive communication.
• Ability to work independently within core competencies, with oversight at critical points.
• Effective under pressure, able to prioritize multiple objectives and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with excellent time management, organization, and stress management skills.
• Collaborative team player with high accuracy, attention to detail, and proofreading skills.

Academic Qualifications & Certifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Current member in good standing with a state bar.

Required Experience

• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant legal experience, including a mix of corporate law firm and in-house roles.
• At least four (4) years of in-house counsel experience in the data center sector.

Physical Requirements

• Primarily sitting, with some walking, standing, and bending.
• Ability to hear and speak on the telephone.
• Close visual work on a computer terminal.
• Dexterity to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.

Work Conditions & Other Requirements

• Standard remote office environment requiring a stable internet connection.
• Extensive daily use of workstation/computer and telephone.
• Work across multiple global time zones (including India, Europe, South Africa, USA, Japan), requiring work outside normal hours.
• Availability to provide 24x7 support as needed via cell phone.
• Occasional domestic and international travel, approximately 10% of the time.
• Monthly stipend provided to cover remote work expenses and personal mobile device use.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $227,200 - $307,400, commensurate with experience, education, and location.
• Eligibility for annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401(k) retirement plan.

Location

• This is a remote position requiring reliable internet connection and electricity.
• Work involves coordination across multiple global time zones.