Overview
A market-leading data center developer with a portfolio exceeding 1.8 GW of power, land, and data centers across the United States is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel - Construction. This role supports development and construction activities by providing legal guidance throughout the lifecycle of infrastructure and facility projects. The position involves partnering with internal stakeholders to negotiate contracts, manage risk, resolve disputes, and support strategic growth initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage construction-related agreements, including EPC agreements, design-build contracts, professional services agreements, procurement contracts, master service agreements, and purchase orders
- Advise internal teams on construction risk allocation, project execution, contract administration, and dispute avoidance strategies
- Provide legal support for site development, infrastructure expansion, and facility construction projects
- Manage and resolve construction claims related to delays, schedule impacts, change orders, differing site conditions, payment disputes, defective work allegations, and contract interpretation
- Lead dispute resolution efforts including negotiations, mediation, arbitration, litigation management, and settlement strategy
- Coordinate with outside counsel and consultants on construction-related matters
- Develop and maintain contract templates, policies, and best practices to improve efficiency and reduce legal risk
- Collaborate with project management, procurement, and operations teams to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks throughout project lifecycles
- Support due diligence activities related to acquisitions, site development, and strategic growth initiatives
- Provide practical legal guidance on complex construction and commercial matters
- Assist with other corporate, commercial, and operational legal matters as needed
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience focused on commercial construction
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating construction and commercial agreements
- Experience handling construction claims, disputes, mediation, arbitration, and litigation management
- Strong understanding of project delivery methods including design-build, EPC, and traditional construction contracting structures
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly to business stakeholders
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Must be insurable under the organization's vehicle insurance policy due to potential operation of a company vehicle or travel between job sites
Equal Opportunity
The employer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.