What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate General Counsel - Real Estate position at Rowan?
Join to apply for the Associate General Counsel - Real Estate role at Rowan Digital Infrastructure .At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on quality. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team.Role Summary : As Associate General Counsel – Real Estate, you will report directly to the Chief Legal Officer and play an integral role in supporting Rowan’s acquisition and development of land for data center development and negotiating leases with hyperscale data center customers. The successful candidate will have deep experience with complex land transactions and developments, land use and entitlements, environmental permitting, ground leases, and industrial leasing. In this role, you will partner with leaders across the Rowan business during the site selection, development, leasing, and financing phases of a project. To succeed, candidates need to not only be strong legal advisors but also have the ability to engage in business strategy with internal partners.Travel : Ability to travel up to 20% to meet with landowners, customers, and for company gatherings.Location : Denver, CO or Seattle, WA (hybrid in-office role) strongly preferred (Remote may be considered for the right candidate).Compensation : $170-$210K - Offers Bonus.Essential Responsibilities : Structure, draft and negotiate land purchase and sale agreements and related documents for a rapidly growing portfolio of hyperscale data center projects.Lead land closings.Structure, draft and negotiate agreements relating to real estate development, such as letters of intent, easements, and utility crossing agreements.Provide counsel on entitlements, land use issues, permits, and development issues.Draft and negotiate customer leases.Identify and resolve business and legal risks.Exercise independent judgment on legal matters to counsel business partners and management.Serve as a partner to teams across Rowan to develop strong project de-risking and execution strategies.Education, Skills, and Experience : JD from an accredited U.S. law school.Mid-level to senior attorney (7 years’ of experience) with a focus on real estate transactions and development.Strong drafting and negotiation skills.Ability to manage outside counsel and oversee multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.Experience providing legal counsel for data centers or other industries involving complex land development.Experience working for or with hyperscale data center companies, including co-location and cloud companies (Preferred).Knowledge or experience in joint ventures, environmental law, real estate finance, or project finance is a plus.Experience managing multiple high-priority projects simultaneously both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.Excellent communication and collaboration skills across different levels.Strong organizational skills, comfort with ambiguity, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, start-up-like and highly cross-functional environment.Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration : At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by the teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful.Here to support you : At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.Hybrid working environment.Team building and educational opportunities.Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k) company contribution.Unlimited PTO.Competitive compensation and bonus plan.Equal Opportunity Employer : Rowan Digital is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.Seniority level Mid-Senior levelEmployment type Full-timeJob function LegalIndustries : Utilities#J-18808-Ljbffr
Salary : $170,000 - $210,000
