Overview
The organization is seeking a Senior Counsel – Data Center & Infrastructure to support the Global Data Centers team on acquisitions, development projects, and other infrastructure transactions. This attorney will manage deals throughout their lifecycle, negotiate key agreements, and advise on legal issues as data centers move from acquisition into operation.
Responsibilities
- Execute data center acquisitions and other digital infrastructure transactions, including diligence, negotiation, and closing.
- Negotiate colocation agreements, powered-shell and build-to-suit leases, capacity reservation and development agreements, and connectivity contracts.
- Advise on post-acquisition matters, including construction, design, long-lead equipment, and supply chain transactions.
- Address regulatory questions and disputes arising from infrastructure projects, and collaborate across teams to manage interdependencies and risk.
Requirements
- At least six years of direct legal experience with or at data center providers, neo-clouds, or hyperscalers on infrastructure transactions.
- Fluency in technical terms involving compute infrastructure, hardware specifications, data center operations, long-lead equipment, supply chain, and power and utilities requirements.
- Experience negotiating real estate or physical infrastructure agreements, including colocation agreements, powered-shell and build-to-suit leases, capacity arrangements, and connectivity agreements.
- Experience with transaction diligence, regulatory issues, and dispute resolution related to data center or infrastructure projects.
- Practical judgment, initiative, and the ability to learn adjacent practice areas and adapt as priorities evolve.
- J.D. and active bar admission required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A mix of leading law firm and in-house experience.
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary range: $189,000 to $231,000 annually, plus bonus and substantial equity grant.
- Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Location
- SF Bay Area candidates are preferred; remote candidates will be considered.