Corporate Counsel, Procurement & Construction

 

What You’ll Do

·       Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide range of agreements supporting data center development, including equipment procurement agreements, EPC contracts, design-build agreements, construction management agreements, engineering and consulting agreements, and other procurement-related documentation.

·       Serve as a day-to-day legal partner to procurement, construction, engineering, real estate, finance, and operations teams on active projects.

·       Take a hands-on role in negotiating commercial and legal terms with equipment vendors, OEMs, contractors, subcontractors, and engineering partners.

·       Support the legal aspects of data center construction projects from contract formation through execution, advising on risk allocation, schedule, performance, claims, and change management issues.

·       Manage outside counsel on specialized matters, local law issues, and overflow support to ensure practical, timely, and cost-effective execution.

·       Help develop and improve templates, playbooks, and contracting processes that enable the business to move quickly while managing risk appropriately.

·       Advise on compliance issues relevant to procurement, construction, and supplier relationships, including cross-border and supply-chain considerations where applicable.

 

What You Bring

·       5–10 years of legal experience with a strong focus on construction, procurement, infrastructure, or other complex capital projects.

·       Meaningful hands-on negotiation experience in equipment procurement and/or data center construction matters; experience in other mission-critical infrastructure sectors will also be considered.

·       Strong working knowledge of EPC, design-build, construction management, equipment supply, engineering services, and other project delivery contracts.

·       Experience managing outside counsel and driving clear, practical work product in support of internal business teams.

·       Ability to excel in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where priorities can shift quickly and the legal team is expected to be pragmatic, responsive, and business-oriented.

·       Strong judgment, concise communication skills, and a solutions-oriented approach to risk management.

·       Ability to lead nuanced negotiations to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

·       JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one U.S. jurisdiction in good standing.

 

Bonus Points If You Have

·       Direct experience supporting data center, digital infrastructure, energy, utilities, or mission-critical real estate projects for a hyperscaler or developer.

·       Experience with global or cross-border procurement, trade compliance, or supply-chain risk issues.

·       Experience building or refining contracting templates, playbooks, or legal processes in an in-house environment.

 

Who You Are

·       A practical, business-minded lawyer who enjoys being close to deals and project execution.

·       A confident negotiator who can work through complex commercial issues without losing sight of timelines and business objectives.

·       A clear communicator who can translate legal risk into actionable guidance for construction, procurement, and technical stakeholders.

·       Someone who is comfortable managing multiple workstreams and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

 

Why Fleet Data Centers

·       Shape a fast-growing platform. Your work will directly support the development of Fleet’s infrastructure footprint.

·       Work with experienced operators and investors. Partner closely with seasoned executives at Fleet and Tract Capital Management.

·       Take on meaningful responsibility. This role offers substantial exposure to high-value negotiations and critical project work.

·       Build with impact. You will help create practical legal frameworks that support execution as the company grows.

 

Ready to Build Something with Lasting Impact?

Think you’re ready to build something big with us? If so, we look forward to hearing from you.

Annual Compensation Range: $175,000 to $225,000 Base Salary + Discretionary Bonus

Fleet Data Centers Employment

Fleet Data Centers employees enjoy competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K program, standard paid holidays, and unlimited PTO.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's ongoing needs.

Fleet Data Centers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at info@fleetdatacenters.com.

Salary

• $175,000 - $225,000