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Legal Counsel (Real Estate Development) at Vultr. Remote Location: Remote - United States. Who We Are. Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. With 33 global cloud data center locations, Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. In December 2024 Vultr announced an equity financing at a $3.5 billion valuation. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company.. Vultr Cares. 100% company-paid insurance premiums for employee medical, dental and vision plans.. 401(k) plan that matches 100% up to 4%, with immediate vesting. Professional Development Reimbursement of $2,500 each year. 11 Holidays + Paid Time Off Accrual + Rollover Plan . Commitment matters to Vultr! Increased PTO at 3 year and 10 year anniversary + 1 month paid sabbatical every 5 years + Anniversary Bonus each year. $500 stipend for remote office setup in first year + $400 each following year. Internet reimbursement up to $75 per month. Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month. Company paid Wellable subscription. Join Vultr. The Legal Counsel for Real Estate Development will serve as the primary legal advisor for the company's land acquisition, ground lease, and development agreement activities. This attorney will work closely with the Site Selection, Construction, and Procurement teams to structure, negotiate, and close real estate transactions that underpin our data center buildout strategy.. Key Responsibilities. Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, development agreements, option agreements, and easements for data center sites. Advise on land use, zoning, and permitting matters, coordinating with local counsel and government authorities as needed. Conduct and manage title review, survey analysis, and environmental due diligence for prospective sites. Partner with the Site Selection Manager to evaluate legal risk and structuring options early in the site pipeline. Manage external real estate counsel relationships, ensuring quality, cost control, and alignment with company standards. Develop and maintain standard form agreements, negotiation playbooks, and legal guidelines for real estate transactions. Advise the business on utility easements, interconnection rights, and fiber access agreements. Support the Finance and M&A teams on real estate aspects of capital transactions or corporate restructuring. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions. Provide legal training and guidance to non-legal stakeholders on real estate risk management. Qualifications. J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to a U.S. state bar required. 5–10 years of real estate legal experience, ideally including both law firm and in-house backgrounds. Substantial experience with commercial real estate transactions including large-scale land acquisition, ground leases, and development agreements. Familiarity with industrial, data center, or infrastructure real estate is strongly preferred. Ability to manage multiple complex transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Strong negotiation skills with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives. Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise non-lawyer stakeholders clearly and effectively. Preferred Qualifications. Prior experience at a hyperscaler, data center developer, or energy infrastructure company. Knowledge of utility easement law, interconnection agreements, or environmental permitting. Experience with international real estate transactions. Ability to manage transactions in multiple states without relying entirely on local counsel. Compensation. $140,000 - $170,000 . Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.. Inclusion & Privacy. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable laws. 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