Global Commercial Counsel – Hyperscale Data Center Deals

Digital Realty Global; Dallas (TX); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Digital Realty seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracting to support North America and global platforms. You will draft and negotiate advanced commercial and leasing agreements, advise on risk and strategy, and partner with business teams across regions to advance objectives while protecting the company’s interests.

You will manage complex transactions, coordinate with design and operations, and mentor junior lawyers, with frequent interaction with executives and customers.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, admission to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction, and active good standing.
• 8+ years of substantive commercial legal experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, or both.
• Experience negotiating complex commercial agreements including master services agreements, commercial real estate leases, license agreements, and technology‑related service agreements; data center leasing experience preferred.
• Experience negotiating with hyperscale, cloud, or other sophisticated global customers; technology, cloud services, digital infrastructure, or data centers knowledge preferred.
• Strong legal, business, and commercial judgment to advise on risk, terms, negotiation strategy, and alignment with commercial objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to independently own complex local and global transactions and manage risks.

Aufgaben

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on complex, multi-tiered agreements with hyperscale and global customers (MSA, leases, licenses, SLAs, orders, expansions, renewals).
• Provide legal support for large-scale development and leasing transactions, including JV and investment funds.
• Advise the Global Accounts Sales team on contract terms, negotiation strategy, and risk.
• Coordinate with Design, Engineering, Construction, Portfolio Management, Operations, and Sales to align contracts with timelines and objectives.
• Advise on capital improvements and customer-related matters, audits, escalations, and significant projects.
• Collaborate with the broader global Legal team to ensure regional consistency and proper risk elevation.
• Support executive engagements with customers, investors, and partners with clear legal guidance.
• Drive process improvements in templates and negotiations; enable cross-regional strategic projects.

Kenntnisse

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Legal judgment

Cross-functional collab

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor

Jobbeschreibung

Digital Realty seeks a Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Contracting to support North America and global platforms. You will draft and negotiate advanced commercial and leasing agreements, advise on risk and strategy, and partner with business teams across regions to advance objectives while protecting the company’s interests.

You will manage complex transactions, coordinate with design and operations, and mentor junior lawyers, with frequent interaction with executives and customers.