Associate General Counsel, Data Center Greater San Jose, CA Area

The Company is seeking an Associate General Counsel to lead the legal aspects of its data center fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of legal work related to the acquisition, construction, and operation of data center sites. This includes structuring, drafting, and negotiating a variety of site transactions, construction and procurement contracts, and power agreements. The role demands a hands-on approach, with the expectation to start as a practitioner and build a legal team as the deal volume increases. The ideal candidate will have a background in real estate, construction, energy, or infrastructure transactions, with a focus on large-scale development deals. Experience in managing outside counsel, and a deep understanding of the language of construction and power, are essential. Candidates for this role at the company should have a minimum of 10 years' legal experience, combining top-tier law firm training with significant in-house experience. The role requires a high level of proficiency in legal matters related to data centers, energy, or heavy industrial projects, and a proven track record of closing large-scale development deals. The Associate General Counsel will be expected to operate with a mindset of skepticism, and ownership, and to be AI-agentic first, with a commitment to integrating AI tools into their work. While not mandatory, experience in a similar legal role at a hyperscaler or data center developer is preferred. The position is pivotal in ensuring that the legal function is a recognized accelerator of the build program, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in building and maintaining the company's data center playbooks.

Hiring Company

Crux, Inc.