Senior Corporate Counsel, Real Estate Global Infrastructure
About the role
Senior Corporate Counsel, Real Estate Global Infrastructure
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San Francisco, CA, USA
; Austin, TX, USA
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Applicants in the County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Applicants in San Francisco: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
In accordance with Washington state law, we are highlighting our comprehensive benefits package, which is available to all eligible US based employees. Benefits for this role include:
Health, dental, vision, life, disability insurance
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off: 20 days of vacation per year, accruing at a rate of 6.15 hours per pay period for the first five years of employment
Sick Time: 40 hours/year (increased to 69 hours/year for Seattle) including 5 discretionary sick days per instance
Maternity Leave (Short-Term Disability + Baby Bonding): 28-30 weeks
Baby Bonding Leave: 18 weeks
Holidays: 13 paid days per year
Note: By applying to this position you will have an opportunity to share your preferred working location from the following: San Francisco, CA, USA; Austin, TX, USA; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Mountain View, CA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Washington D.C., DC, USA.
Minimum qualifications:
JD, LL.B., equivalent degree, or equivalent practical experience.
10 years of attorney-level experience in government, in-house, or at a law firm.
Experience in commercial real estate law, including leasing, financing, construction, design, or development.
Admitted to the bar and in good standing or otherwise authorized to practice law (e.g., have registered in-house status) in the state in which the position is located.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience negotiating complex financing structures.
Experience as lead counsel for land acquisitions and assemblages, including mastery of complex PSAs, option agreements, and the navigating of zoning and entitlement processes for mission-critical sites.
Deep expertise in negotiating EPC, design-build, and development agreements for specialized infrastructure.
Proven track record of managing the legal lifecycle to build-to-suit projects.
About the job
As Senior Corporate Counsel at Google, you aren't just facilitating transactions; you are a primary legal architect for the physical infrastructure that makes the AI revolution possible. In this role, you will navigate the high-stakes legal frontier of hyperscale data center development, where disruptive technological demands require creative, proactive, and industrially scaled legal guidance. You will be part of a sophisticated group of in-house lawyers working on projects that test you to think beyond traditional real estate frameworks.
You will lead cross-functional initiatives, partnering with technical engineers, energy teams, and finance, to assess legal risks and drive the end-to-end lifecycle of Google’s global infrastructure. From the acquisition of AI-ready sites and the complex construction of next-generation facilities to the long-term management of these mission-critical assets, your work is the foundation for every Google product.
Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $275000 - $382000 (USD) + 25% bonus target + equity + benefits
Learn more about benefits at Google.
Responsibilities
Execute the full lifecycle of real estate transactions, including the negotiation of PSAs, LOIs, MOUs, and complex build-to-suit leases.
Manage real estate financing and credit support structures, including debt facilities, bank/parental guarantees, letters of credit, and associated security instruments.
Manage a high volume of construction matters and infrastructure development matters, including construction agreements, architectural or design-service agreements, and development agreements.
Navigate land use and zoning requirements, providing expert guidance on complex regulatory landscapes for infrastructure projects.
Manage and coordinate outside counsel.
Minimum requirements
- JD, LL.B., or equivalent degree/practical experience with 10 years attorney-level experience.
- Experience in commercial real estate law including leasing, financing, construction, design, or development.
- Admitted to the bar and authorized to practice law in the position's state.
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