[Hiring] Legal Counsel (Real Estate Financing & Corporate Ventures) @Vultr

Role Description

The Legal Counsel for Real Estate Financing & Corporate Ventures will be responsible for supporting the company's capital-raising activities, joint ventures, and structured financing transactions related to data center infrastructure. This attorney will work at the intersection of real estate, finance, and corporate law to support the company's growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate and document real estate financing transactions including construction loans, permanent debt facilities, sale-leaseback structures, and credit facilities secured by real property.
• Advise on and structure joint ventures, co-investment arrangements, and partnership agreements with infrastructure investors and strategic partners.
• Draft and negotiate term sheets, loan agreements, intercreditor agreements, security documents, and related financing instruments.
• Support corporate venture activities including minority investments, strategic partnerships, and corporate development transactions with a real estate component.
• Coordinate with Finance, Treasury, and Accounting on legal aspects of capital structure decisions and debt covenant compliance.
• Work with external lenders, investors, and their counsel to close transactions efficiently and on favorable terms.
• Manage external legal counsel for financing transactions, maintaining cost discipline and strategic alignment.
• Maintain and update form financing documents, term sheet templates, and investor agreement playbooks.
• Advise on securities law considerations in connection with investor outreach and deal structuring.
• Support the General Counsel on board-level and investor reporting related to financing and venture activities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to a U.S. state bar required.
• 6–10 years of experience in real estate finance, structured finance, or capital markets law.
• Deep knowledge of secured lending, debt structuring, and real estate finance documentation.
• Experience with joint venture formation, investor structuring, and partnership agreements.
• Comfortable advising on complex, multi-party transactions with tight timelines.
• Strong business orientation with the ability to engage strategically on deal structure and risk allocation.
• Experience working with institutional lenders, private equity sponsors, or infrastructure investors preferred.
• Experience at a major real estate or finance-focused law firm combined with in-house counsel experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with data center, energy infrastructure, or technology real estate finance (preferred).
• Knowledge of REIT structures, sale-leaseback transactions, or build-to-suit financing (preferred).
• Experience supporting VC or growth equity financing transactions alongside real estate finance work (preferred).

Compensation

$140,000 - $170,000. Final compensation will vary depending on years of experience, background/skill set, location, and applicable laws.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

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. Vultr will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with applicable laws and will not conduct a background check until after an offer of employment has been extended and accepted.

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