Lead legal strategy and execution for infrastructure and real estate projects, including acquiring and leasing land, building and renovating factories and commercial real estate, building launch and test sites, installing utilities, and developing and updating transportation infrastructure (e.g., water, roads).
Advise internal stakeholders on land use, title, entitlements, permitting, and zoning for infrastructure development.
Develop and execute strategies to ensure proper approvals for development of land and construction of facilities and equipment, including partnering with local officials and community organizations to achieve buy-in.
Negotiate large infrastructure and real estate transactions.
Implement scalable practices for managing infrastructure project risks, contract compliance, and long-term infrastructure planning.
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, construction agreements (with architects, contractors, etc.), easements, maintenance agreements, and related instruments.
JD from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state.
5-7+ years of post-JD experience
Proven experience driving large-scale real estate, infrastructure, or construction projects from start to finish, with domain expertise in key subject areas.
Ability to translate legal complexity into practical guidance.
Excellent negotiation, drafting, and project management skills.
Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
3+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm.
In-house experience partnering closely with business and ownership teams at a rapidly scaling, operationally complex company.
Motivated, self-starter with the ability to lead cross-functional projects.
Oriented to considering the business implications of your legal advice, with a keen sense of contextual risk calibration.
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