Lead Counsel, Data Center Development

Real Estate, Construction And Energy Legal Team Attorney

Meta seeks a highly motivated and experienced attorney to join the Real Estate, Construction and Energy Legal Team. This position will work closely with Meta's Infrastructure Data Centers Strategy (IDCS) Team. Required skills include:

Responsibilities:

Minimum qualifications:

• J.D. degree (or foreign equivalent)
• Active membership in at least one US state bar and eligibility to obtain registered in‑house counsel status (if required by the State Bar in the assigned work location)
• 5+ years of experience managing large real estate development transactions, including the structuring, drafting and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, infrastructure agreements and incentive agreements and performing real estate due diligence activities (such as the review of title documents, surveys, environmental reports, etc.)
• Solid business judgment and the willingness to think strategically and solve unique legal challenges
• Experience efficiently managing multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure
• Effective communication skills with experience working cross‑functionally and developing and maintaining productive and quality working relationships
• Demonstrate business judgment and client counseling skills

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience managing outside counsel
• Experience working at or with a technology company

Public compensation: $198,000/year to $266,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal opportunity:
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E‑Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.