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Corporate Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure

CyrusOne

Dallas, TX

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Business Skills, Candidate Sourcing, Cloud Computing, Collocation, Construction, Construction Design, Consulting, Contract Negotiation, Contract Processing, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Digital Art, Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Establish Priorities, Fortune 1000 Customers, Hybrid Cloud, Infrastructure Construction, Leading Edge Technology, Legal, Legal Support Skills, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Onboarding, Process Improvement, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Request for Proposals (RFP), Risk, Sustainability
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
2 days ago
We are seeking a Corporate Counsel, Construction & Infrastructure, to join our Legal team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting initiatives related to design, construction, infrastructure, and related procurement. The Corporate Counsel will provide legal support across the full lifecycle of data center development, including engineering, procurement, construction, and energy-related transactions and work closely with the entire global CyrusOne legal team.


Responsibilities:


Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating agreements related to design, construction, and infrastructure development, including:


+ Construction agreements

+ Engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreements

+ Design and consultant agreements

+ Owner’s representative, development, and other construction-related agreements


Assist 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 services agreements

+ Confidentiality agreements and letters of intent


Provide legal support for procurement and sourcing initiatives, including:


+ RFP processes and contract awards

+ Supplier onboarding and contract standardization


Advise internal stakeholders on:


+ Risk allocation in construction and energy agreements

+ Payment structures, performance obligations, and schedule risks

+ Practical, business-oriented solutions to legal issues


Monitor and ensure compliance with agreements and support resolution of contract-related issues


Support development and maintenance of:


+ Standard templates and forms

+ Contracting playbooks and process improvements


Collaborate 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


Education:


+ Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.


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CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


CyrusOne provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state or local laws. We will respond to requests for reasonable accommodations to assist you in applying for positions at CyrusOne, or to submit a resume.


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CyrusOne may use artificial intelligence to assess how your application matches the job requirements. The final hiring decision is always made by our team. You may opt out of AI screening without affecting your candidacy. For additional details on opting out, or our AI Recruiting Policy click here .


CyrusOne is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities.


If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please email agalvagni@cyrusone.com or call: 806-589-0141. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.


CyrusOne is proud to be recognized as a Top Work Place by USA Today. Celebrated for our company culture, CyrusOne stands out for its commitment to core values such as community, agility, respect, an enjoyable workplace, ethics, and exceptional service. This accolade reflects CyrusOne’s dedication to creating an engaging, respectful, and growth-oriented environment, underpinned by integrity, which not only enhances customer satisfaction but also contributes to the company’s overall success.


CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.


CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals. CyrusOne data centers offer world-class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long-term stability and strategic advantage at scale. For more information, please visit cyrusone.com (https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/yRv0Cv2rY1irrOmMUQ2LCm?domain=cyrusone.com/) .


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.


The law requires CyrusOne to post a notice describing the Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination. For information regarding your legal rights and protections, please click on the following link: Know Your Rights (http://40201568.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/40201568/Website%20Documents%202025/EEOC_KnowYourRights.pdf)


CyrusOne will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. Please see the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision (http://40201568.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/40201568/Website%20Documents%202025/PayTransparencyPoster.pdf) for more information.


As a Federal Contractor, CyrusOne is required to participate in the E-Verify Program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States. For information please click on the following link: E-Verify. (http://40201568.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/40201568/Website%20Documents%202025/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf)

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