Counsel - Project Finance

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Denver, CO, USA
Hybrid
175K-215K Annually
Mid level
Information Technology • Energy • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) • Renewable Energy
The Role
Provide commercial legal support for project financings of data center and power infrastructure projects: draft and negotiate financing documents, advise stakeholders, manage deal teams and due diligence, ensure compliance with green loan requirements, and support portfolio financing strategies.
Summary Generated by Built In

At Rowan Digital Infrastructure, we are transforming data center delivery for speed and scale. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class data center solutions to hyperscale customers who share our commitment to sustainability, and to do so with an unwavering focus on efficiency, quality, and flexibility. Our data center solutions are tailored to our customers’ needs and delivered by our exceptional end-to-end team. Rowan is assembling a strategic portfolio of data center sites in Tier 1 markets across the United States at various stages of development, and we’re looking for incredible and passionate people to help us advance our company and our commitment to building a more sustainable future.

Rowan is backed by Quinbrook, a leading investor in the energy transition, and Blackstone, the world’s largest alternative asset manager.

 

Ready to join us in transforming the future of data centers and sustainability? Apply now to explore exciting career opportunities at Rowan Digital Infrastructure and be a part of our mission to revolutionize data center delivery.

 

Role Summary

As Counsel for the Capital Markets team you will play an integral role in supporting the existing, multi-billion dollar portfolio and financing Rowan’s rapidly growing pipeline of data center and power infrastructure projects. In this role, you will partner with the Rowan finance and business teams to learn project details and structure and draft and negotiate financing documents to minimize risk and enhance project value. The role requires advising stakeholders on deal terms, researching complex legal and business issues, coordinating deal teams, and developing efficient processes. You will also support due diligence and green loan requirements.

The successful candidate will have experience with financing large-scale digital infrastructure or similar projects and have a passion for sustainable development. To succeed, a candidate will need to be not just a strong lawyer, but also a trusted commercial partner of the business.

Travel: Ability to travel up to 15% to meet with lenders, investors, and for company gatherings

Location: Denver, CO (hybrid in-office role)

Compensation: $175k - $215k (Offers Bonus)

Essential Responsibilities

  • Structure, draft and negotiate financing documents

  • Provide practical advice on financing agreements and issues

    • Manage deal teams and processes

    • Exercise good legal, commercial and business judgment

  • Anticipate, identify and resolve business and legal risks

  • Communicate deal terms and status to stakeholders

  • Conduct and manage transaction due diligence

Education, Skills, and Experience

  • JD from an accredited U.S. law school

  • 3+ years of relevant experience as a project finance attorney (though other similar finance practices are welcome to apply), preferably with data center, energy, renewables, real estate or comparable projects at a law firm or comparable in-house role

  • Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills

  • Ability to manage outside counsel

  • Knowledge or experience with data center transactions is a plus

  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously; excellent communication and collaboration skills; strong organizational skills; comfort with ambiguity; strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability and desire to work effectively in a fast-paced and highly cross-functional environment

  • Proficiency with asset-backed securitizations and other bonds, mezzanine / preferred equity, private credit, portfolio and corporate credit, sale leaseback, and/or equipment-backed structures is a plus

Fueled by Excellence & Collaboration

At Rowan, we are a distributed team united by a common mission to transform data center delivery. Across our two offices, we offer a hybrid work environment supported by teamwork, technology, and in-office gathering time to help you be successful. We are headquartered in downtown Denver, Colorado and have an office in Seattle, Washington. Our team of talented and passionate individuals is spread out across the U.S.

Here to support you

At Rowan, we want to make sure you can do great work. We offer competitive benefits focused on helping you be and achieve your best.

  • Hybrid working environment

  • Team building and educational opportunities

  • Generous benefits package including robust health benefits and a 401(k)-company contribution

  • Unlimited PTO

  • RTD ECO pass or parking reimbursement

  • Competitive compensation, bonus, and an incentive plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rowan Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity in all aspects of our workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

Skills Required

  • JD from an accredited U.S. law school
  • 3+ years of relevant experience as a project finance attorney or similar finance practice
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage outside counsel
  • Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously; strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to work cross-functionally
  • Ability to travel up to 15%
  • Knowledge or experience with data center transactions
  • Proficiency with asset-backed securitizations, bonds, mezzanine/preferred equity, private credit, sale-leaseback, or equipment-backed structures
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The Company
HQ: Denver, CO
30 Employees

What We Do

Rowan Digital Infrastructure redefines data center delivery, focusing on speed, intelligence, scale, sustainability, efficiency, and flexibility. They partner with hyperscale customers to provide tailored, high-performance infrastructure.

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