Serverfarm
Data Centers
SeniorCounsel–DataCenterRealEstate
“Senior Counsel – Data Center Real Estate at Serverfarm. Skills: Data center real estate transactions, Commercial real estate law, Contract structuring, Transaction execution. Structuring, negotiating, and executing complex real estate transactions that underpin data center acquisition, leasing development, financing and operations.. Lead the legal structuring of end-to-end data center real estate transactions.”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctor (JD) and active bar membership in at least one U. S. jurisdiction, 8–12+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, Demonstrated experience leading complex real estate negotiations and closings, Advanced knowledge of commercial real estate law and transaction mechanics, Deep understanding of contract structuring and legal design principles, Ability to align legal frameworks with business strategy and financial models, negotiation skills in high-value, multi-party transactions, Understanding of capital structures, investment vehicles, and return metrics, Capability to design scalable, repeatable deal structures, Anticipation of long-term operational and expansion needs, Risk-adjusted decision-making in complex environments
Nice to Have
Data center, energy, or infrastructure transactions, Large law firm and/or in-house experience
What You'll Do.
and executing complex real estate transactions that underpin data center acquisition
financing and operations.
Lead the legal structuring of end-to-end data center real estate transactions.
Translate business objectives into legally enforceable frameworks that align risk allocation
and operational control.
Design transaction structures that account for power availability and utility agreements
and land use constraints
phased development and expansion rights
and tax and financing considerations.
and negotiate sophisticated real estate agreements.
Architect contract frameworks that clearly define risk allocation
performance obligations and milestones
and remedies and termination rights.
Drive negotiations with counterparties including developers
Oversee comprehensive real estate due diligence.
Identify and mitigate risks related to site control and access
utility dependency and infrastructure constraints
and regulatory and jurisdictional issues.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with internal stakeholders across real estate and site selection, development and construction, finance and capital markets, and operations and engineering.; Coordinate external counsel, brokers, and consultants to ensure alignment and efficiency in deal execution.
Process & Methodology
Manage transaction timelines from initial term sheet through closing and post-closing obligations.
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