Description:

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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