Corporate Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure
CyrusOne · Dallas, TX · 2 wk ago
HybridLegalFull-time
Responsibilities
- Aid in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to design, construction, and infrastructure development, such as construction agreements, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements, design and consultant agreements, owner’s representative, development, and other construction-related agreements.
- Aid in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to power and energy procurement, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection and transmission agreements, equipment supply and generation agreements.
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor and supplier agreements, master service agreements, confidentiality agreements, and letters of intent.
- Provide legal support for procurement and sourcing initiatives, including Request for Proposal (RFP) processes and contract awards, supplier onboarding, and contract standardization.
- Advises internal stakeholders on risk allocation in construction and energy agreements, payment structures, performance obligations, and schedule risks, and offers practical, business-oriented solutions to legal issues.
- Maintains and ensures compliance with agreements and supports the resolution of contract-related issues.
- Supports development and maintenance of standard templates and forms, contracting playbooks, and process improvements.
- Collaborates closely with internal business teams and external counsel to support ongoing projects and transactions.
Qualifications
- 4-8 years of experience in construction law or infrastructure projects (with energy law and/or commercial contracting as a plus).
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements, preferably including EPC, design, or energy-related agreements.
- Experience supporting large-scale development or infrastructure projects preferred.
- Strong business judgment and ability to translate legal concepts into practical advice.
- Exceptional multi-tasking skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple active projects.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate across cross-functional teams.
- Active member of a state bar.