Senior Real Estate & Infrastructure Director (Data Centers)

Digital Realty; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Realty is seeking a Senior Legal Director to lead the Real Estate, Infrastructure & Procurement team. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel across North America, focusing on real estate development and procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in complex transactions and a proven ability to manage legal teams effectively.

Qualified applicants should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) and a minimum of 12–15 years of legal expertise in relevant fields. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment, contributing to significant data center projects.

Qualifications

• 12–15 years of relevant legal experience focused on real estate, construction, and procurement.
• Extensive experience in negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the North America legal team.
• Provide strategic legal advisory to various teams.
• Oversee the drafting and negotiation of contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on projects.

Skills

Leadership

Legal Negotiation

Risk Management

Commercial Judgment

Stakeholder Management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Digital Realty is seeking a Senior Legal Director to lead the Real Estate, Infrastructure & Procurement team. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel across North America, focusing on real estate development and procurement activities. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in complex transactions and a proven ability to manage legal teams effectively.

Qualified applicants should possess a Juris Doctor (JD) and a minimum of 12–15 years of legal expertise in relevant fields. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment, contributing to significant data center projects.