Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney / Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney in Chicago, IL

In-House

Chicago, IL

Data Privacy - Transactional Attorney / Energy - Renewables - Transactional Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 7 yrs required

No

Job Title: Corporate Counsel, Technical Infrastructure

Job Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts to support the procurement and operation of the company's technical infrastructure. This includes agreements related to network and capacity acquisition, data center operations, renewable energy, and water procurement.
- Provide legal advice on projects and business initiatives, offering solution-oriented practical advice to facilitate infrastructure and energy projects.
- Respond promptly to legal requests from supervising lawyers, program managers, negotiators, and executives.
- Coordinate with internal legal teams on various matters related to technical infrastructure deals and projects.
- Perform legal analysis of non-standard issues or situations and independently complete complex legal assignments.
- Advise company stakeholders on legal options and risks, such as the deployment of new infrastructure types in new jurisdictions.
- Promote legal compliance, risk mitigation, and execution based on a deep understanding of the broader legal and regulatory landscape.
- Assist with the continuous development of the team and its processes.
- Collaborate with others to influence all aspects of the business and work with employees from across the company.

Education and Experience Information:
- , or equivalent practical experience.
- Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.
- A minimum of 7 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
- Experience with data center or network infrastructure is required.
- Preferred experience includes reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements for the build, procurement, and operation of technical infrastructure projects.
- Experience with data center, energy/renewable energy, colocation, dark fiber, and other technical infrastructure agreements is preferred.
- Ability to manage and execute numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
- Flexibility and willingness to work on a broad variety of matters, ranging from complex to routine standard matters.
- Excellent social skills and a commitment to professionalism and working with others.

Salary Information:
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $239,000-$337,000, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
- Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location, with individual pay determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.