Lead Counsel, Data Center Development

Meta • Burlingame, CA • 4h ago

Summary:

Meta seeks a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join the Real Estate, Construction and Energy Legal Team. This position will work closely with Meta's Infrastructure Data Centers Strategy (IDCS) Team.

Required Skills:

Lead Counsel, Data Center Development Responsibilities:

Assist Meta's IDCS Team with the development and expansion of data center campuses in the U.S. This work will include the purchase of real property, negotiation of economic development incentives, acquisition of entitlements and negotiation of infrastructure, development and ancillary agreements. The work may also include the drafting and negotiation of data center leases

Support the IDCS Team on operational issues relating to Meta's portfolio of data center facilities and existing incentives

Coordinate with legal colleagues focused on the construction of and energy procurement for Meta's U.S. data centers

Flag issues and seek guidance from other subject matter experts as needed (e.g., risk management, compliance, policy, finance, tax, etc.) to counsel the IDCS Team on the above areas

Counsel the IDCS Team on strategic development, investment and operational opportunities

Hire, closely manage and direct outside counsel

Minimum Qualifications:

J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)

Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in-house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)

5+ years of experience managing large real estate development transactions, including the structuring, drafting and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, infrastructure agreements and incentive agreements and performing real estate due diligence activities (such as the review of title documents, surveys, environmental reports, etc.)

Solid business judgment and the willingness to think strategically and solve unique legal challenges

Experience efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure

Effective communication skills with experience working cross-functionally and developing and maintaining productive and quality working relationships

Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience managing outside counsel

Experience working at or with a technology company

Public Compensation:

$198,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereo@types, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

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