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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LI-Hybrid
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CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.
CyrusOne's leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world's largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/yRv0Cv2rY1irrOmMUQ2LCm?domain=cyrusone.com/) .
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