Associate Counsel (Real Property/Data Centers)

JOB TITLE: Associate Counsel (Real Property/Data Centers) REPORTS TO (title): Head of Legal, US DATE PREPARED / REVIEWED: June 2025 LOCATION: Irvine, CA, USA Position Objective: Provide legal support to internal stakeholders in relation to all day-to-day contracts and legal matters with a specific focus on Data Center joint venture agreements, real property purchase and sale agreements, leases, work letters, development agreements and other documentation with Cities, broker listing agreements, and other contractual arrangements relating to real property matters. Key Responsibilities: • Detailed review of legal documents in order to instruct, liaise with and supervise external attorneys in the drafting, negotiation and finalization of joint venture agreements and real property legal documents. Must have substantial experience in joint venture agreements, purchase agreements and leases. Knowledge of construction contracts would be an advantage. • Provide timely and accurate advice regarding the legal obligations of Goodman, its managed Funds and all associated entities • Assist in the preparation of legal reports, investment committee and board papers • Take ownership of transactions, be responsible for the contents of all legal documents and ensure all required team members provide required information in a timely manner required for the effective execution of transactions • Coordinate and ensure consistency between work letters, leases and construction contracts • Keep abreast of legislative developments as they relate to the relevant legal framework • . Interface with Company’s document Management system Competencies: (knowledge and soft skill requirements of this position) • Extensive transactional experience and detailed joint venture agreements and property legal experience • Knowledge of joint venture agreements, work letters, Data Center leases, SLAs and power agreements • Mature interpersonal skills in working with teammates and Customers; knowledge sharing and teamwork is critical to success • Ability to take ownership and control of transactions and work under pressure • Initiative and Problem Solving • Conscientious, ability to focus and hard working • Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment • Understanding and support of the company’s business activities and initiatives. • Excellent and concise writing skills • Full functional capability of Microsoft suite of business applications, specifically but not limited to word and PowerPoint. Reporting Relationships: This position reports to the Head of Legal, US. There are further relationships to be maintained including close work with the Regional Directors for Acquisitions, Development and Property Management. Skills & Qualifications: (education, experience and technical skills required of this position) • At least 8 years’ post admission property and Data Center legal experience. • Admitted to practice in the US Apply tot his job