Senior Construction Counsel - Data Center Projects

Dc Blox; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

DC BLOX is seeking a Corporate Counsel - Construction to support the development and construction of its data center and digital infrastructure projects. Reporting to the General Counsel, this attorney will partner with construction, development, and procurement teams to structure and negotiate project agreements and address risks from contracting through closeout.

The ideal candidate has substantial construction project experience, strong knowledge of AIA contract documents, and practical

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing in at least one U.S. state bar.
• Eligibility to practice as in-house counsel in the applicable jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of legal practice with substantial experience advising on complex construction projects.
• Strong familiarity with AIA contract documents, including negotiating amendments and administering agreements based on those forms.
• Experience negotiating equipment procurement and supply agreements, including terms addressing long lead times, delivery commitments, warranties, and supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Claims identification and management. Identify, evaluate, preserve, and help resolve potential claims involving customers, general contractors, subcontractors, designers, and equipment suppliers.
• Construction contract administration. Advise project teams on contractual requirements throughout construction, including project finance requirements, contingencies, change orders, schedule adjustments, warranties, and closeout.
• Project monitoring. Work with construction leadership to monitor schedules, milestones, costs, changes, and issues.
• Notices and deadline tracking. Establish processes for tracking notice requirements, response periods, cure periods, and deadlines; draft timely notices and responses.
• Contract negotiation and execution. Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, architectural, engineering, and procurement agreements; manage external counsel for major projects.
• Customer and contractor coordination. Review leases and work letters to align obligations and changes.
• Risk management and dispute resolution. Advise on insurance, indemnities, liability limits, and guarantees; coordinate disputes.
• Processes and training. Develop templates, trackers, and training to improve efficiency.

Skills

AIA contract documents

Construction law

Contract negotiation

Risk management

In-house counsel experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active state bar membership

In-house counsel eligibility

Job description

DC BLOX is seeking a Corporate Counsel - Construction to support the development and construction of its data center and digital infrastructure projects. Reporting to the General Counsel, this attorney will partner with construction, development, and procurement teams to structure and negotiate project agreements and address risks from contracting through closeout.

The ideal candidate has substantial construction project experience, strong knowledge of AIA contract documents, and practical