Data Center Development Associate (3+ yrs)- Kansas City

Data Center Development Associate Kansas City, MO Direct Counsel represents an AmLaw 100 firm seeking a Junior to Mid-Level Data Center Development Associate to join its nationally recognized practice in Kansas City . This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of commercial real estate and development experience who wants to work on cutting-edge data center projects representing developers, investors, hyperscale users, lenders, and other key stakeholders in projects across the United States. Key Responsibilities Advise clients through all phases of data center development and infrastructure projects. Handle complex commercial real estate transactions, including site acquisitions and dispositions, ground leases, title and survey review, and commercial leasing. Counsel clients on land use, zoning, permitting, entitlements, utility and interconnection agreements, and construction and development contracts. Coordinate with environmental and engineering consultants throughout the diligence, permitting, and development process. Collaborate with attorneys across real estate, energy, finance, environmental, construction, and regulatory practices to deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions. Qualifications 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate, development, or infrastructure transactions. Experience with site acquisition, leasing, land use, zoning, permitting, and development agreements. Background in renewable energy, digital infrastructure, project finance, or public-private partnership projects is a plus. Strong drafting, negotiation, project management, and analytical skills. Excellent academic credentials and communication skills. JD from an accredited law school. Active Missouri bar admission required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Direct Counsel