VP, Legal - M&A for Data Center Growth

CoreSite; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 237,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage starting day one

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

PTO + holidays + volunteering leave

Job summary

CoreSite is seeking a Vice President, Legal - Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the legal aspects of strategic transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and related documents, with a focus on data centers and digital infrastructure assets.

This executive will advise senior management, coordinate outside counsel, and drive transaction execution from structuring through post-closing obligations, while balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.
• 5+ years of legal experience in M&A and corporate transactions.
• Major law firm M&A practices preferred.
• Significant experience leading transactions valued above $100 million.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal aspects of acquisitions, mergers, and strategic transactions.
• Structure and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, JV agreements, investment agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Lead legal due diligence efforts and manage transaction risk assessments.
• Advise executive leadership regarding transaction structure, diligence outcomes, valuation risks, contractual protections, and post-closing obligations.
• Support acquisitions and development of data centers.
• Coordinate outside counsel and cross-functional stakeholders through transaction execution and closing.
• Lead negotiation and drafting of major tenant office space leases and major telecom licenses; negotiate, draft, or review drafts prepared by other Legal Department personnel of telecom cabinet and space licenses.
• Negotiate and draft acquisition agreements and letters of intent.
• Manage outside counsel in matters referred for litigation and set litigation strategy.
• Analyze and resolve disputes with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and third parties; manage representation by outside counsel where necessary.
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite's culture and values
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

Job description

CoreSite is seeking a Vice President, Legal - Mergers & Acquisitions to lead the legal aspects of strategic transactions, including acquisitions, joint ventures and related documents, with a focus on data centers and digital infrastructure assets.

This executive will advise senior management, coordinate outside counsel, and drive transaction execution from structuring through post-closing obligations, while balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.