VP, Legal - M&A for Data Center & Infra

CoreSite, LLC; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 237,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

401(k) with match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

PTO, holidays and volunteering leave

Parking or transit support

Wellness reimbursements

Technology stipend

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Vice President, Legal - Mergers & Acquisitions to lead all legal aspects of acquisitions and strategic transactions involving data centers and digital infrastructure. The role entails structuring agreements, due diligence, risk assessment, and advising executives on complex deal risks and post-closing obligations.

The ideal candidate has JD and 5+ years in M&A with major firm experience, strong negotiation, strategic judgment, and the ability to navigate regulatory and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (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.
• Experience leading transactions valued above $100 million; experience with private equity, REITs, tech or digital infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal aspects of acquisitions, mergers, and strategic transactions.
• Structure and negotiate purchase, merger, JV, investment, and ancillary agreements.
• Lead due diligence and manage transaction risk assessments.
• Advise senior management on transaction structure, diligence outcomes, and post-closing obligations.
• Coordinate outside counsel and cross-functional stakeholders through completion and closing.
• Draft and negotiate major tenant leases and telecom licenses; review drafts from other legal personnel.
• Manage outside counsel in litigation matters and develop strategy.
• Travel as needed and promote CoreSite culture and values.

Skills

Negotiation

Executive presence

Legal risk management

Strategic thinking

Transaction management

Stakeholder collaboration

Hybrid work

Travel readiness

Written and verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active state bar membership

Job description

CoreSite, LLC is seeking a Vice President, Legal - Mergers & Acquisitions to lead all legal aspects of acquisitions and strategic transactions involving data centers and digital infrastructure. The role entails structuring agreements, due diligence, risk assessment, and advising executives on complex deal risks and post-closing obligations.

The ideal candidate has JD and 5+ years in M&A with major firm experience, strong negotiation, strategic judgment, and the ability to navigate regulatory and