Cloud & Data Center Transactions Attorney

Greenberg Traurig, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Job summary

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is seeking an Associate to join the Digital Infrastructure practice in Chicago or Miami, focusing on cloud transactions for a diverse clientele.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and a track record of managing complex legal transactions. This position offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Candidates are expected to have 3-5 years of relevant experience and be able to negotiate various agreements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant legal experience.
• Ability to manage significant responsibility and workload.
• Eligible for admission to relevant jurisdiction.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and draft purchase and sale agreements.
• Handle data center leases and development agreements.
• Draft service level agreements and loan documents.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

High degree of maturity

Strong academic credentials

Excellent writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Greenberg Traurig has an excellent opportunity for an Associate to join the Digital Infrastructure practice. This position can be based in our Miami or Chicago office. The Digital Infrastructure and Cloud Computing Practice is composed of a dedicated team of attorneys with experience advising clients in virtually every type of cloud transaction in more than 100 countries, including some of the largest data center operators and content and cloud service providers in the world. We regularly represent data center operators, cloud service providers, telecommunications carriers, content providers, investors and lenders in connection with data center acquisitions, leases and development projects, terrestrial network deals, and submarine cable consortium and private subsea cable contracts. We offer competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

The successful candidate will be an attorney with at least 3-5 years of relevant experience who is ready to take on more responsibility and leadership in this practice area. The work will include the full gamut of transactions, including negotiating and drafting purchase and sale agreements, data center leases and development agreements, service level agreements, loan documents, and operating/joint venture agreements.

This position requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills, a high degree of maturity, and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment. Strong academic credentials and writing skills are essential. Candidates must be admitted to or be eligible for admission to the relevant jurisdiction.

For consideration, please submit your resume and official transcript(s).

• Submissions from search firms will only be accepted through our web portal for third-party submissions; for access, contact Samira Jacobson.
  
  

The Expected Pay Range For This Position Is

Chicago $250 000 to $350 000 per year

Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience, location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. Full time employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, and an employee assistance program. Additional voluntary programs include: voluntary accident insurance, voluntary life, voluntary disability, voluntary critical illness and cancer insurance and pet insurance. Commuter and Transit programs may also be available in certain markets.

GT is an EEO employer with an inclusive workplace committed to merit-based consideration and review without regard to an individual’s race, sex, or other protected characteristics and to the principles of non-discrimination on any protected basis.