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Solutus Legal SearchManaging Counsel - Data Center & Infrastructure, SF Bay Area (remote considered) (1001-SLS)
Solutus Legal Search is managing the recruitment process for a publicly traded AI infrastructure enterprise that specializes in computing systems and cloud services designed for intensive…
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Managing Counsel - Data Center & Infrastructure, SF Bay Area (remote considered) (1001-SLS) at Solutus Legal Search is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Remote. Location: Applicants in United States only. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Sep 30, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Solutus Legal Search is managing the recruitment process for a publicly traded AI infrastructure enterprise that specializes in computing systems and cloud services designed for intensive AI workloads. Following an initial public offering, the organization is scaling its global data center presence and requires a Managing Counsel to direct major infrastructure transactions and property acquisitions. This operational position reports to or collaborates closely with the Global Data Centers division, taking charge of complex negotiations, financing arrangements, and long-term partner relationships.
This role suits an experienced attorney who wants direct ownership over critical growth transactions and the potential for broader strategic responsibilities. The successful candidate will navigate end-to-end deal strategies, handle post-acquisition matters including supply chain and regulatory concerns, and collaborate across technical and business departments. While applicants based in the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred, remote working arrangements are also under consideration for qualified practitioners.
Responsibilities
- Direct the complete legal strategy for data center acquisitions and digital infrastructure deals, covering diligence, structuring, financing, negotiation, and closing.
- Draft and finalize single-tenant, build-to-suit, and powered-shell leases, along with capacity reservation, colocation, connectivity, and development agreements.
- Oversee ongoing legal partnerships with lessors, data center operators, financial backers, and capacity-buying customers.
- Provide counsel on post-acquisition operations, such as construction, long-lead equipment sourcing, supply chain logistics, regulatory compliance, and dispute management.
- Evaluate corporate governance, risk factors, and organizational structures related to infrastructure initiatives.
Requirements
- Possess a minimum of 10 years of direct legal practice handling physical infrastructure and real estate deals with hyperscalers, neo-clouds, or data center providers.
- Demonstrate hands-on experience negotiating complex colocation agreements or leases.
- Show a proven history of guiding sophisticated transactions across technical and commercial teams while maintaining deal momentum.
- Maintain the capability to negotiate technical specifications involving hardware, compute infrastructure, utility needs, and facility operations.
- Hold a Juris Doctor degree and maintain an active bar membership.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with single-tenant facilities and behind-the-meter power configurations.
- Background combining experience at prominent law firms and in-house legal departments.
Core Skills
Benefits
- Annual base salary ranging from $216,000 to $264,000.
- Discretionary performance bonus.
- Substantial equity award.
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What is the location and remote policy for this role?
Candidates residing in the San Francisco Bay Area are preferred by the employer, but remote applicants will also be evaluated.
What is the salary range for the Managing Counsel position?
The annual base salary falls between $216,000 and $264,000, and the compensation package also includes a bonus and a substantial equity grant.
What level of experience is required to apply?
Applicants must have at least 10 years of direct legal background working with data center providers, hyperscalers, or neo-clouds on physical infrastructure and real estate transactions, alongside a J.D. and active bar admission.
How do candidates apply for this opening?
The posting notes that Solutus Legal Search has been exclusively retained for this recruitment process, and resumes sent directly to the client will be redirected to Solutus.
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