Energy & Infrastructure Counsel
Core
Provide legal support for large-scale physical infrastructure transactions and development projects to enable hyperscale data center deployments and AI-driven scientific discovery.
Role type
Senior in-house commercial counsel (infrastructure)
Builds
Data center footprint and supporting infrastructure
Domain
Energy infrastructure, real estate, and data center development
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
commercial contracting, real estate transactions, capital equipment procurement, power contract negotiation, construction contract drafting, project finance structuring, permitting and land use, outside counsel management, high-stakes negotiation, technical understanding of data centers and power systems
Preferred skills
experience in innovative technology or development companies, tech-savviness, sense of humor, humility, team-based mentality
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Lead negotiation and structuring of development deals, real estate transactions, capital equipment purchases, and hardware procurement; Negotiate and manage power-related contracts including PPAs, interconnection agreements, and gas/water rights; Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts and engineering services for facilities; Support financing structures, tax incentives, complex lease arrangements, and permitting activities; Partner with engineering, security, procurement, business development, and finance teams; Coordinate with specialized outside counsel on complex matters
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC