Associate Attorney - In-House Transactions

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 112359 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

As an Associate Attorney for In-House Transactions, you will function in a mid-level attorney capacity actively being responsive to the needs of Diode while also  answering to  and taking direction  from the Assistant General Counsel of the Segment while also managing outside counsel for project specific matters as well as  being a member of the B&V Legal Department answering ultimately to the General Counsel of B&V. You will assist and directly handle a variety of legal matters that arise in Diode, but particularly focused on performing due diligence from a regulatory, legal, title, compliance, tax structuring, strategic and practical perspective as well as drafting, editing, revising and completing Asset
Purchase Agreements (APAs), Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs), Purchase and Sale Agreements (PSAs) and all associated documents that are required to initiate and complete a complex transaction in the data center infrastructure, energy and commercial real estate sectors. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: 

 

• Work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Work with a variety of professional experts in their field.
• Design and strategize on a portfolio of transactions in the data center infrastructure, energy and commercial real estate space.

 

Please note: This role has minimal travel based on project needs. 
 

The Team

Diode is a leader in advancing sustainable infrastructure, specializing in renewable energy initiatives, high-performance data centers, and commercial real estate development. Our B&V legal team is  collaborative  and fosters a culture of integrity, professional growth, and practical problem-solving. We value open communication, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to excellence as we drive transformative projects in fast paced environment.

Diode is a close-knit and agile team of entrepreneurs who put the client first and uphold a quality of excellence in work to deliver for our customers and our team. We specifically work with data center infrastructure, energy and  project development with a strong focus on real estate transactional work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Take initiative on project or project portfolio strategy and work in conjunction with Diode’s  Leadership, Black & Veatch’s Legal Department and outside counsel to develop multi-faceted transaction structures, even “first of their kind” with your previous experience in law, finance, government and/or private sector positions, whether solely in the legal field or not.
• Provide advice and guidance to team members relating to timeline and process for site identification, acquisition, due diligence, tenanting, construction, contracting, financing, title review, zoning, and tax incentives through disposition/sale.
• Draft, review, edit and provide recommendations to Diode Leadership on complex legal documents including lease agreements, options, estoppels, SNDA’s, waivers, oil/gas and mineral set aside agreements, contracting and services agreements and confidentiality  agreements. 
• Monitor relevant