Senior Director - Corporate Counsel, Energy

About the role

The Senior Director, Corporate Counsel – Energy will support Digital Realty’s energy and sustainability leadership teams, shaping and executing the company’s long-term energy strategy. Reporting to the General Counsel, this role advises on legal and regulatory matters related to energy procurement, renewable energy sourcing, and utility contracting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to energy procurement, renewable energy sourcing, and utility contracting across AMER, EMEA, and APAC.
• Participate in cross-functional working groups to identify, formulate, and execute strategic transactions.
• Draft, negotiate, and close complex energy agreements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), utility service agreements, interconnection agreements, and development agreements.
• Provide strategic counsel on regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and project development, such as FERC, ISO/RTO rules, and international energy regulations.
• Partner with energy operations, investments, sustainability, procurement, real estate, and finance teams to structure and execute transactions that align with business, legal, and environmental objectives.
• Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with energy sourcing.
• Manage outside counsel and budgets for certain specialized energy and infrastructure matters.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a collaborative, solution-oriented business partner.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing.
• 7+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a strong focus on energy transactions, utility regulation, renewable procurement, and infrastructure development.
• Proven track record negotiating and closing PPAs, utility contracts, and large-scale energy infrastructure agreements.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategy with commercial goals.
• Industry experience in the technology, cloud services, or data center sectors is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a strong comfort level using technology.
• Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality work with attention to detail and accuracy in all work product.

Qualifications

• Experience with demand response is a plus.

Skills

• Strategic thinking and business acumen.
• Ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Collaborative and solution-oriented approach.
• Technology proficiency.

Benefits

Health and safety are central to our commitment to excellence. We offer comprehensive health and safety programs to ensure the well-being of our employees and the security of our assets and data.

Pay

$240,000 to $260,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time.