Real Estate & Development Counsel [Hybrid]

Legal.io is working with a leading tech Company to find an in-house Counsel to join their Real Estate and Operations legal team.

The role will support the legal department, as well members of the portfolio management, design and construction, property operations, energy and sustainability, and global procurement teams on real property, construction, and procurement matters.

Work to be done :

• Drafting and negotiating global and local agreements for procurement of equipment, materials and services related to development, operation and maintenance of data center properties
• Drafting and negotiating data center property and operational documents, including design and construction agreements, energy procurement agreements, amongst others
• Provide internal clients sound advice regarding risks, legal terms and negotiation strategy with respect to property development, ownership and operations
• Advise on joint venture arrangements, easements, development entitlements, environmental matters, sustainability arrangements and energy procurement.
• Draft, negotiate and review construction and design contracts, service agreements, and agreements for the general procurement of equipment and services domestically and internationally.
• Draft complex, multi-tiered and multi-jurisdictional master service agreements, construction agreements, design agreements, and procurement agreements
• Provide legal support to senior lawyers, asset management and property operations teams
• Manage outside counsel effectively and efficiently, including local counsel and specialized counsel

Requirements :

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school; license in good standing with at least one state bar (with eligibility for in-house counsel registration if necessary)
• 5-10 years of relevant substantive legal experience (law firm and / or corporate legal department, with a preference for experience at an internationally recognized law firm).

Title : Counsel - Real Estate & Development

Experience : 6+ Years

Location : Bay Area or Dallas (Hybrid - 3 days in office each week)

Hours : 40 Hours / Week

Duration : 5 Months (July - December 2024)

Hourly Pay Rate : $90 - $110 ($180,000 - $220,000 annualized)

Legal.io is committed to the principle of equal opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.