We are seeking a Corporate Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure, to join our Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting initiatives related to design, construction, infrastructure, and related procurement. The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support across the full lifecycle of data center development, including engineering, procurement, construction, and energy-related transactions and work closely with the entire global CyrusOne legal team.
Responsibilities:Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to design, construction, and infrastructure development, including:
- Construction agreements
- Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements
- Design and consultant agreements
- Owner's representative, development, and other construction-related agreements
Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to power and energy procurement, including:
- Power purchase agreements (PPAs)
- Interconnection and transmission agreements
- Equipment supply and generation agreements
Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
- Vendor and supplier agreements
- Master services agreements
- Confidentiality agreements and letters of intent
Provide legal support for procurement and sourcing initiatives, including:
- RFP processes and contract awards
- Supplier onboarding and contract standardization
Advise internal stakeholders on:
- Risk allocation in construction and energy agreements
- Payment structures, performance obligations, and schedule risks
- Practical, business-oriented solutions to legal issues
Monitor and ensure compliance with agreements and support resolution of contract-related issues
Support development and maintenance of:
- Standard templates and forms
- Contracting playbooks and process improvements
Collaborate closely with internal business teams and external counsel to support ongoing projects and transactions
Qualifications:- 4-8 years of experience in construction law or infrastructure projects (with energy law and/or commercial contracting as a plus)
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, preferably including EPC, design, or energy-related agreements
- Experience supporting large-scale development or infrastructure projects preferred
- Strong business judgment and ability to translate legal concepts into practical advice
- Exceptional multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple active projects
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams
- Active member of a state bar
Education:- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
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