Data Center & Infrastructure Partner

Illapa Search Ltd; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Illapa Search Ltd represents a nationally recognized law firm seeking a Data Center & Infrastructure Partner in its Washington, D.C. office.

The role targets an established partner or senior attorney with deep experience in data centers, energy, project finance, or infrastructure to lead sophisticated transactions. The candidate will advise developers, investors, lenders, and operators on complex financings and projects, shaping the strategic direction of a growing practice at the intersection

Formación

• Established partner or senior attorney with substantial experience in data centers, energy, project finance, or infrastructure.
• Strong track record advising on complex commercial transactions and financings.
• Experience with data center development, energy arrangements, and infrastructure financing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Strong market relationships with developers, lenders, sponsors, or operators.
• Ability to lead sophisticated client engagements across practice groups.
• Admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., or eligible for admission.

Responsabilidades

• Advise developers, investors, lenders, and other market participants on high-value data center and infrastructure projects.
• Structure and execute large-scale investments and joint ventures.
• Develop and nurture key client relationships to grow the practice.
• Collaborate across practice groups to deliver practical, commercial advice.

Conocimientos

Data centers

Energy

Project finance

Infrastructure

Drafting

Negotiation

Client relationships

Leadership

Descripción del empleo

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Data Center & Infrastructure Partner to join its Washington, D.C. office. This is an exciting opportunity for an established partner or senior attorney with a strong background in data centers, energy, project finance, or infrastructure to play a leading role in the continued growth of a sophisticated and expanding practice.

The successful candidate will advise developers, investors, private equity sponsors, lenders, operators, and other key market participants on complex, high-value data center and infrastructure projects. Matters may include data center development and financing, power procurement and energy infrastructure, project finance, joint ventures, acquisitions, commercial agreements, and the structuring and execution of large-scale infrastructure investments.

With demand for data center capacity accelerating alongside growth in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure, this role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of energy, real estate, finance, and technology. The successful candidate will have the platform to take a leading role in significant transactions, deepen key client relationships, and help shape the strategic direction of a growing practice.

About the Firm

The firm is widely recognized for its sophisticated transactional capabilities, commercial approach, and strength across complex corporate, finance, energy, and infrastructure matters. Its collaborative, entrepreneurial culture enables partners to work closely across practice groups, bringing together complementary expertise to deliver practical, commercially focused advice on high‑profile transactions.

With an established client base, a strong market reputation, and a platform designed to support ambitious practitioners, the firm offers an attractive environment for a partner seeking to expand their practice, build lasting client relationships, and capitalize on the significant opportunities emerging across the data center and digital infrastructure markets.

Requirements

• An established partner or senior attorney with substantial experience in data centers, energy, project finance, infrastructure, or a closely related transactional practice.
• A strong track record advising clients on complex commercial transactions, financings, development projects, or investments involving energy and infrastructure assets.
• Experience with data center development, power and energy arrangements, infrastructure financing, project development, or related commercial agreements is highly desirable.
• Strong market relationships with developers, investors, lenders, sponsors, operators, utilities, or other participants in the data center, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
• Excellent technical, drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, coupled with sound commercial judgment.
• A collaborative and entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to work effectively across practice groups and lead sophisticated client engagements.
• Admission to practice in Washington, D.C., or eligibility for admission, as applicable.