Overview
Assistant General Counsel Jobs in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex at Affirm Partners
Title: Assistant General Counsel
Company: Affirm Partners
Location: Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
Assistant General Counsel – Leading Data Center Developer
A leading data center developer is seeking a highly skilled and business-oriented Assistant General Counsel to join its in-house legal team. This individual will work directly with the General Counsel and business team to play a critical role in supporting the company’s global development efforts.
The company is a pioneer in data center development, with over two decades of successful operation. It currently owns and/or operates 12 data center facilities across the U.S. serving Fortune 100 clients and is actively developing 11 additional facilities.
This is a unique opportunity to join one of the most experienced data center teams to work on mission-critical transactions in a fast-evolving industry, with competitive compensation, benefits, and long-term career potential.
Key Details
Title: Assistant General Counsel
Location: Dallas/Ft. Worth, or remote
Travel: Occasional travel to company headquarters in Dallas (if remote) and to development sites
Experience Level: 5+ years post-JD experience
Reports To: General Counsel
Key Responsibilities
Serve as lead counsel on real estate transactions involving data center development, including site acquisition, construction, leasing, procurement, and financing
Draft, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, including lease agreements, development agreements, procurement agreements, vendor contracts, and construction contracts
Collaborate cross-functionally with development, operations, finance, HR, IT, compliance and executive leadership teams
Provide strategic legal guidance on complex projects involving joint ventures, structured financings, and regulatory issues
Support ongoing development efforts by interfacing with outside counsel, counterparties, and capital partners
Assist in establishing and implementing legal processes and policies as the business scales
Ideal Candidate Profile
JD from a top-tier law school and licensed to practice law in the US
5+ years of relevant legal experience (law firm and/or in-house)
Strong foundation in real estate law, with significant experience in development, construction, acquisitions, leasing, and financing
Experience with data center or infrastructure development is a plus but not required
Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage outside counsel, and interface with business stakeholders
Strong commercial instincts and a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset
What We Offer
High-impact, visible role within a fast-growing business in a critical infrastructure sector
Exceptional leadership and brand equity in the data center space, with a demonstrated track record of excellence
Competitive base salary and bonus
Flexible work environment with remote or hybrid options
Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture
