General Counsel

Job Description

General Counsel

Location: Remote

Compensation: $300,000 + 30% annual bonus eligibility

About Montera

At Montera, we’re building the future of digital infrastructure. Founder-led with $1.5B backed by Stonepeak, Montera is driven by a future-focused vision: to develop and operate hyperscale data centers essential for tomorrow's technology. Our mission is to deliver strategically located, hyperscale data centers designed for speed, reliability, and scalability. Backed by decades of experience in design, construction, and operations, we don’t just build—we execute with purpose.

Our Values

• Client First Alignment: We align every solution to our clients’ goals.
• Speed with Certainty: Velocity matters. We deliver with urgency and precision.
• Operational Excellence: Decades of experience drive our high standards.
• Safety & Integrity: Safety is non-negotiable. We lead with integrity and transparency.
• Ownership Mentality: We think like owners, because we are.

The Opportunity

As Montera scales, legal strategy is business strategy. From land acquisition to hyperscale leasing, from energy procurement to corporate transactions, you’ll be the architect of frameworks that power our expansion. If you thrive on complexity and want to influence decisions at the highest level, this is your opportunity.

General Counsel will lead Montera’s legal, governance, and compliance functions. This executive will serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team, ensuring that Montera navigates risk, meets regulatory requirements, and supports strategic growth. 

The ideal candidate will bring deep experience in corporate law, data center leasing and land acquisition, as well as strong commercial, energy, and real estate expertise. This is a critical leadership role that blends legal oversight with business strategy. 

Requirements

What You’ll Do

Governance & Compliance 

• Maintain the company’s legal structure, corporate records, board resolutions, and shareholder matters. 

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (corporate, securities, environmental, privacy, employment, antitrust). 

• Draft, update, and enforce internal policies to meet legal obligations. 

Risk Management 

• Advise on appropriate insurance coverage and manage claims. 

• Lead legal response during emergencies, including data breaches, service outages, SLA breaches, and on-site incidents. 

Advisory & Leadership 

• Serve as trusted counsel to senior leadership, providing objective, practical legal advice. 

• Support Board of Directors meetings, agendas, and materials, advising on fiduciary duties. 

Real Estate & Development 

• Lead legal strategy for site and land acquisition, zoning, permitting, and entitlements. 

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, ground leases, build-to-suit leases, easements, and joint venture agreements. 

• Oversee title reviews, boundary disputes, and environmental assessments. 

Customer Leasing & Commercial Contracts 

• Structure and negotiate hyperscale data center lease agreements, MSAs, and SLAs. 

• Ensure compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and operational risk standards. 

• Support customer onboarding and manage the contract lifecycle. 

Energy Strategy & Utility Contracts 

• Advise on power procurement strategies, including PPAs, utility interconnection agreements, and take-or-pay provisions. 

• Evaluate and structure on-site generation projects (solar, battery storage, microgrids) and renewable energy co-location. 

• Navigate regulatory frameworks for energy tariffs, grid reliability, and sustainability reporting. 

Corporate & Strategic Transactions 

• Lead due diligence and execution of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. 

• Support financing activities, including construction loans, recapitalizations, and structured transactions. 

• Manage corporate governance, board matters, and investor relations. 

What You Bring

·       J.D. from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.

·       10+ years of broad-based legal experience, ideally including in-house General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel roles.

·       Proven expertise in data center leasing transactions, land acquisition, and real estate development.

·       Deep knowledge of corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.

·       Experience with energy strategy, utility agreements, and large-scale development projects strongly preferred.

·       Strong negotiation skills and ability to manage complex, high-value transactions.

·       Exceptional business acumen and ability to balance legal risk with commercial priorities.

·       Demonstrated success building and scaling legal and compliance programs in a growth-oriented organization.

Benefits

Why Join Montera?

At Montera, you’ll shape the next generation of digital infrastructure while being supported by a team that values integrity, collaboration, and long-term partnership. We’re a remote-first company that empowers our people with flexibility, ownership, and meaningful rewards.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: We pay 90% of health premiums for employees and their dependents.
• Generous Time Off: Up to 8 weeks of paid time off per year, including holidays, PTO, and sick time.
• Financial Security: 401(k) plan with immediate eligibility, no vesting requirement, and employer match contributions up to 6%.
• Recognition & Rewards: Annual bonus program to share in our success.
• Extra Support: Remote work stipend plus phone allowance to help you stay connected.

At Montera, you’ll have the autonomy to do great work and the benefits to thrive personally and professionally.