Data Center Development Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Counsel is seeking a  Data Center Development Associate Attorney to join a nationally recognized law firm's growing practice in Kansas City, Missouri.

This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale data center and digital infrastructure projects across the United States, representing developers, investors, lenders, hyperscale users, and other project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in commercial real estate and development transactions, with a strong background in acquisitions, leasing, land use, permitting, and development agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial real estate and data center development transactions.

• Handle site acquisitions, dispositions, ground leases, and commercial leasing matters.

• Conduct title and survey reviews and assist with real estate due diligence.

• Advise on land use, zoning, permitting, and development entitlements.

• Draft and negotiate utility, interconnection, construction, and development agreements.

• Coordinate with environmental consultants, engineers, and other project professionals throughout the development process.

• Assist clients with regulatory requirements and project approvals.

• Work with attorneys across real estate, energy, finance, environmental, construction, and regulatory practice groups.

• Manage multiple transactions and coordinate with clients and project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.

• Active Missouri Bar admission required.

• 3+ years of experience in complex commercial real estate and development transactions.

• Experience with real estate acquisitions, ground leasing, title and survey review, and development agreements.

• Familiarity with land use, zoning, permitting, and entitlement processes.

• Strong contract drafting, negotiation, and transactional skills.

• Excellent academic credentials and prior law firm or comparable legal experience.

• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage complex transactions involving multiple parties.

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in any of the following areas are encouraged to apply:

• Data center development and digital infrastructure

• Renewable energy and utility infrastructure

• Project finance and infrastructure development

• Public-private partnerships

• Environmental and regulatory compliance

• Construction and development contracts

• Utility and interconnection agreements

Prior data center experience is beneficial but not required for candidates with a strong commercial real estate and development background.

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