Senior Director, Corporate Counsel handling energy procurement and regulatory matters for Digital Realty's global operations.
Responsibilities
Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to energy procurement, renewable energy sourcing, and utility contracting across AMER, EMEA, and APAC. This includes participating 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. Experience with demand response is a plus.
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.
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