Company Description
Forever On! From the start in 2008, T5 has been focused on supporting enterprise and hyperscale customers with customized data center solutions. Today, we remain dedicated to an unrivaled level of quality that extends across the lifecycle of the core data center ranging from customized turnkey development, facilities management and data center operations to customized construction needs worldwide!
The world’s biggest companies trust T5 with their data center operations.
At T5, our success is fueled by our team. With over 400 engineers, technicians and professional staff, we’re proud to foster an inclusive culture of excellence and progression that’s dedicated to serving our customers
-Commitment to Diversity & Military Veterans
-Battle-Tested Leadership Experience
-100% Data Center Focused
-Owner-Operator Mindset
The Associate Counsel will support T5’s legal needs across real estate, financing, and data center development activities. This role provides transactional support for property acquisitions, leasing, financing, construction, and operational matters. The attorney will collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure timely, compliant, and business‑aligned execution of all legal documents and processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Draft, review, and negotiate real estate documents including purchase agreements, leases, development agreements, and related transactional materials.
- Support financing transactions, including loan documents, credit facilities, security instruments, and lender due diligence.
- Assist with data center development matters such as power procurement, utility agreements, and infrastructure‑related contracts.
- Conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions, leasing, and development projects, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental review.
- Review and advise on customer lease terms and conditions; identify risks, propose solutions, and support negotiation strategy.
- Coordinate with internal teams to resolve transactional issues and advance project timelines.
- Maintain organized contract files, closing binders, and legal documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Prepare periodic reports, summaries, and legal analyses for internal stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve contract templates, processes, and legal workflows.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with internal teams, external partners, and customers.
- Assist in maintaining the company's ISO 27001 certification by following established security policies and procedures and supporting information security, compliance, and audit-related activities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active membership in at least one U.S. state bar, required.
- 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate, financing, or data center‑related transactions, preferred.
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex transactional documents.
- Experience identifying legal risk and collaborating with business teams to resolve issues.
- Experience working with lenders, developers, utilities, or data center operators is a plus.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Teams.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND COMPETENCIES
- A proactive, detail‑oriented self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills and sound legal judgment.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with business objectives.
- Professional communication skills with the ability to interact effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to negotiate effectively and identify practical, business‑oriented solutions.
- High level of integrity and ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
- Strong organizational skills and pride in producing high‑quality work.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, and balance
- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl using both arms and legs
- Ability to reach, grasp, push, pull, handle, feel, and type with both hands and arms
- Ability to smell, talk and hear
- Ability to see at close and distance ranges and the ability to see and correctly distinguish color
- Ability to work inside and outside
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.