Managing Counsel, Data Center & Infrastructure

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. Lead the end-to-end legal strategy for data center acquisitions and other digital infrastructure transactions .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive legal expertise in data center acquisitions and infrastructure transactions, with a strong focus on negotiation, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to manage complex relationships and advise on corporate governance and risk management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10+ Years Legal ExperienceNegotiation of Complex LeasesData Center Operations KnowledgeTransaction Diligence ExpertiseJ.D. and Active Bar Admission

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Hard Skills

Deal StructuringDiligence ManagementLease NegotiationColocation Agreement NegotiationRegulatory Issue AdvisoryDispute ResolutionCorporate Governance AdvisoryTechnical Terms NegotiationSupply Chain AdvisoryConstruction and Design Advisory

Soft Skills

Practical JudgmentAgility to LearnHands-On ApproachLeadership in TransactionsCollaboration Across Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

J.D.Active Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Data Center AcquisitionsDigital Infrastructure TransactionsSingle-Tenant FacilitiesPowered-Shell LeasesHyperscalersNeo-CloudsCapacity Reservation AgreementsBehind-the-Meter Power ArrangementsLong-Term Legal RelationshipsInfrastructure Transactions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end legal strategy for data center acquisitions and other digital infrastructure transactions
Handle diligence, deal structuring, financing components, negotiation and closing
Negotiate single-tenant, powered-shell and build-to-suit leases
Negotiate colocation, capacity reservation, development and connectivity agreements
Manage long-term legal relationships with data center operators and lessors, financing sources and customers purchasing capacity
Advise on post-acquisition construction, design, long-lead equipment, supply chain, regulatory issues and disputes
Advise on corporate structure, governance and risk related to infrastructure transactions
Work with the Global Data Centers team on complex transactions and broader strategic responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of direct legal experience with or at data center providers, neo-clouds or hyperscalers on real estate and physical infrastructure transactions
Experience negotiating complex leases or colocation agreements
Familiarity with single-tenant facilities and behind-the-meter power arrangements particularly valuable
Track record of leading sophisticated transactions across business and technical teams
Ability to negotiate technical terms involving compute infrastructure, hardware specifications, data center operations, equipment, power and utilities requirements
Experience with transaction diligence, regulatory issues and dispute resolution
Agility to learn adjacent practice areas
Practical judgment and a hands-on approach as priorities evolve
J.D. required
Active bar admission required
A mix of leading law firm and in-house experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Continuous learning, growth and support