Associate Legal Counsel

Firm Advice; United (WV); Remote; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Firm Advice is representing a client in the global data center industry seeking an experienced transactional attorney to lead Joint Ventures and other major transactions. You will partner with venture capital leads, manage outside counsel on complex JV deals, and work with the in-house corporate debt team to drive the company's global growth.

The role is remote with monthly visits to meet the team and processes; base salary ranges from $250,000 to $325,000 with generous bonuses.

Qualifications

• Draft and negotiate JV, purchase and merger agreements.
• Supervise outside counsel and coordinate with VC partners.
• Experience with data centers, digital infrastructure, energy or other capital-intensive assets is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Joint Ventures and other major transactions for the client.
• Manage outside counsel and interface with venture capital leads.
• Support the corporate debt team to drive global growth and ensure deal accuracy.

Skills

JV Agreements

Contract drafting

Outside counsel mgmt

Data center/infra

VC collaboration

Teamwork

Education

JD & US bar

Job description

Job Description

Firm Advice is pleased to present an exceptional opportunity to work in the global data center industry. Our client is seeking an experienced transactional attorney to lead Joint Ventures and other major transactions. You will work with venture capital leads and manage outside counsel on complex JV deals for this growing data center. In this role, you will partner with the in-house corporate debt team to run deals—reviewing, structuring, making judgment calls, and ensuring accuracy—in support of the company's global growth.

What sets this data center apart is their innovative approach, including the implementation of off-grid power solutions. A long-term partner of Firm Advice, this client has a proven record of developing attorneys into long-term, valued members of the team. After a period of successful onboarding, you will be given broad responsibility over transactions and compensated well. Employee turnover is very rare.

Position is remote following monthly visits to get to know the team, businesspeople, and processes.

Base salary ranges from $250,000 to $325,000 plus generous bonuses.

REQUIREMENTS

• JD and member in good standing of at least one bar in the US.
• 6+ years' experience drafting and negotiating complex JV agreements, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, merger agreements, and related transaction documents,
• Experience with data centers, digital infrastructure, energy, telecom or other capital‑intensive assets a plus.
• Experience supervising outside counsel and/or working with VC firms a strong plus.
• Must be interested in learning complex areas of technology and data centers.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team in a fast-paced, collegial environment is required.