Vice President & Assistant General Counsel, Mergers & Acquisitions

Duties

• Lead all legal aspects of acquisitions, mergers, and strategic transactions.
• Structure and negotiate purchase agreements, merger agreements, JV agreements, investment agreements, and ancillary transaction documents.
• Lead legal due diligence efforts and manage transaction risk assessments.
• Advise executive leadership regarding transaction structure, diligence outcomes, valuation risks, contractual protections, and post-closing obligations.
• Support acquisitions and development of data centers.
• Cook up and coordinate outside counsel and cross-functional stakeholders through transaction execution and closing.
• Negotiate and draft major tenant office space leases and major telecom licenses; negotiate, draft, or review drafts prepared by other Legal Department personnel of telecom cabinet and space licenses.
• Negotiate and draft acquisition agreements and letters of intent.
• Manage outside counsel in matters referred for litigation and set litigation strategy.
• Analyze and resolve disputes with contractors, vendors, suppliers, and third parties; manage representation by outside counsel where necessary.
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and values.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong executive presence and communication abilities.
• Ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Strategic mindset and proven business judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple high-value transactions simultaneously.
• Collaborative leadership style and ability to build trusted relationships with senior executives.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work environment, with regular on-site presence of up to 2 days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25%, with the potential for increased travel or in-office presence as business needs evolve.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to internal and external audiences.

Education/Experience

• 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.
• Significant experience leading transactions valued above $100 million.
• Data center, real estate, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, or technology sector experience preferred.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, stoop or kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Regular on-site presence of up to 2 days per week.
• Flexibility to travel up to 25%.

Compensation

• Base salary between $236,600.00 - $267,900.00.
• Eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Benefits

• Medical coverage starting day one, plus dental, vision, telemedicine, HSA/FSA options.
• 401(k) with a 5% company match, plus bonus and equity opportunities.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Starting 16 days of PTO, 11 paid company holidays, floating holidays and additional paid time for volunteering, family care, parental leave and other life events.
• Free parking or public transportation support.

General Statements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
• Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines.