Sr. Legal Counsel- Real Estate

Overview

A fast-growing provider of sustainable data centers and energy infrastructure is seeking a Senior Counsel – Real Estate and Finance to join their North American legal team. The organization operates a global network of ultra-efficient, AI-ready data centers featuring waterless cooling technology for colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit customers. Their platform integrates renewable microgrid systems, ultra-clean generators, and waste-to-fuel solutions, with multiple data centers currently operating or under construction across Europe and North America.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary legal counsel for site acquisition and development teams
• Advise on a broad range of real property matters including title, environmental issues, zoning, entitlements, acquisitions, dispositions, easements, covenants, tax incentives, development agreements, and joint ventures
• Lead negotiations for purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, and joint venture agreements
• Provide counsel on various debt financing transactions such as project finance, real estate construction loans, and stabilized financing vehicles (ABS and CMBS)
• Develop and maintain best-in-class contract forms and standards
• Manage relationships with outside counsel
• Collaborate with business leads, General Counsel, and senior executives to refine legal processes
• Act as a trusted advisor to business and executive teams
• Support additional corporate and commercial legal matters as needed
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, standards, and company policies

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
• Membership in the Bar of at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, including significant experience in real estate development and finance
• Experience at a major law firm and as in-house counsel is highly preferred
• Experience in the data center or digital infrastructure industry is a plus but not required

Skills & Abilities

• Self-directed with strong decision-making and time management skills
• Effective, tactful, and high-integrity negotiation skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to build genuine, trusting relationships with business leaders
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; receptive to feedback
• Comfortable with change, enthusiastic about challenges, and eager to learn
• Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, and complete projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible spending and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Other company benefits
• Compensation will be based on qualifications, location, skills, competencies, and experience and may vary

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal access to employment opportunities. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, capabilities, and skills without regard to religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. All candidate information is kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

Location

North America (specific location details to be provided during the hiring process)