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Digital Realty · 1 day ago

Senior Director - Corporate Counsel, Energy

Dallas, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$240K/yr - $260K/yr

7+ years exp

Digital Realty is seeking a Sr. Director, Corporate Counsel – Energy to join our global Legal, Risk, Sustainability & Compliance (LRSC) team. In this leadership role, you will serve as the in-house counsel dedicated to supporting Digital Realty’s energy and sustainability leadership teams, helping to shape and execute Digital Realty’s long-term energy strategy.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Advise on legal and regulatory matters related to energy procurement, renewable energy sourcing, and utility contracting across AMER, EMEA, and APAC. This includes participating in cross-functional working groups to identify, formulate and execute strategic transactions

Draft, negotiate and close complex energy agreements, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), utility service agreements, interconnection agreements and development agreements. Experience with demand response is a plus

Provide strategic counsel on regulatory frameworks affecting energy procurement and project development, such as FERC, ISO/RTO rules, and international energy regulations

Partner with energy operations, investments, sustainability, procurement, real estate, and finance teams to structure and execute transactions that align with business, legal, and environmental objectives

Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks associated with energy sourcing

Manage outside counsel and budgets for certain specialized energy and infrastructure matters

Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, serving as a collaborative, solution-oriented business partner

Qualification

Energy transactionsRegulatory frameworksPower purchase agreementsRenewable energy procurementUtility contractingCommercial judgmentProactive approachCommunicationOrganizational skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing

7+ years of experience at a law firm and/or in-house legal department, with a strong focus on energy transactions, utility regulation, renewable procurement, and infrastructure development

Proven track record negotiating and closing PPAs, utility contracts, and large-scale energy infrastructure agreements

Strong business acumen with the ability to align legal strategy with commercial goals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members

Hands-on, proactive, and solution-oriented, with a strong comfort level using technology

Strong organizational skills with the capability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and deliver high quality work with attention to detail and accuracy in all work product