Description:

Fleet Data Centers designs, builds and operates mega-scale data center campuses. Fleet provides its customers with flexibility and predictability to meet their upside demand forecasts, addressing a key need in the market as traditional leased models are struggling to keep pace with the demand for new Cloud and AI infrastructure. Fleet is led by a team of industry veterans that have already made a lasting imprint on the evolution of global digital infrastructure and are committed and uniquely capable of upleveling data center development scales and operations in the face of rising demand. Fleet is well positioned to bring in-house design, engineering and operational capabilities to collaborate with customers on tailored solutions for campuses of 500MW+. This unique model enables Fleet to provide the world's largest and most sophisticated customers with a seamless extension of their own data center fleets with constant access to design innovation. Fleet headquarters is in Denver, Colorado, with satellite offices in Seattle, WA and Arlington, VA.

As Fleet accelerates its global build program, we are seeking a Senior Counsel, Global Construction & Procurement to shape the legal strategy behind the sourcing and construction of mission-critical infrastructure around the world. This is a high-impact role for a lawyer who wants to help architect the foundation of a fast-growing, next-generation data center platform.

Responsibilities:
Be the Legal Architect of Fleet's Global Procurement Strategy
You'll lead all legal aspects of construction and equipment procurement for our global development portfolio. You will design scalable contracting frameworks, guide high-value negotiations, and help us build trusted supplier partnerships across continents.

Own Complex, High-Stakes Contracting
From EPC and design-build agreements to major equipment supply arrangements, you'll shape the commercial terms that underpin some of the most sophisticated digital infrastructure projects in the world. You'll negotiate with top construction firms, OEMs, and engineering partners to ensure Fleet delivers on schedule and at the highest standard.

Champion Risk Management and Global Compliance
You'll be the voice of clarity in a fast-moving environment—identifying risks, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with global trade controls, anti-corruption laws, and supply-chain standards.

Partner Across the Business to Deliver Projects at Scale
You'll collaborate daily with construction, engineering, procurement, real estate, finance, and operations teams—supporting everything from site planning to equipment commissioning. Your advice will directly influence project outcomes and help Fleet maintain its competitive edge.

Leverage and Lead Outside Counsel
You'll manage relationships with top external counsel to ensure we execute efficiently, intelligently, and with a global perspective.

Basic Qualifications:

10+ years of legal experience in construction law, large-scale infrastructure procurement, or complex capital projects.
Mastery of EPC, design-build, construction management, equipment procurement, and engineering services contracts.
Experience leading negotiations in multinational environments.
A business-savvy, solutions-oriented mindset.
The ability to operate with confidence in a high-growth, entrepreneurial setting.
JD from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing

Who You Are:

A persuasive negotiator with a steady hand.
A creative problem-solver who knows how to navigate complexity.
A clear communicator who can translate legal nuance for business and technical teams.
A builder at heart—someone who wants to help create systems, frameworks, and partnerships that last.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in data centers, digital infrastructure, energy, utilities, or mission-critical real estate.
Familiarity with global procurement compliance and cross-border trade considerations.
A track record of building scalable contracting processes and procurement playbooks

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Center employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the organization's ongoing needs. Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Only candidates who are authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship will be considered.