Director, Real Estate Counsel

Prologis•Columbia, MD

About The Position

At Prologis, we don’t just lead the industry—we define it with a 1.3 billion square foot portfolio and an annual throughput of approximately $3.2 trillion. We create the intelligent infrastructure that powers global commerce, seamlessly connecting the digital and physical worlds. From agile supply chains to energy solutions, our ecosystems help your business move faster, operate smarter and grow sustainably. With unmatched scale, innovation and expertise, Prologis is a category of one—not just shaping the future of logistics but building what comes next. Why this role is exciting This role offers the opportunity to help shape the legal and strategic foundation of Prologis’ next chapter of growth across both industrial and data center developments. You will work on transactions that define how logistics and digital infrastructure are built — guiding sophisticated, high-value deals that combine real estate, technology, and innovation. As a trusted business partner, you will influence decisions that drive long-term value, deliver best-in-class execution, and help position Prologis at the forefront of a rapidly transforming industry. A day in the life Prologis is seeking a Director, Real Estate Counsel to join its North America real estate transactional legal team, based at our Operational Headquarters located in Denver, Colorado. Our 15-member team includes six attorneys, primarily based in Denver. While the preferred location is Denver, other locations will be considered for highly qualified candidates with extensive experience and the ability to independently lead all aspects of sophisticated real estate transactions and large-scale developments. Experience in data-center transactions or complex development structures is a strong plus. This individual will be a key member of the real estate transactional group within the legal department - a business savvy attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. They must excel at driving complex transactions, strategically balancing legal risk and business objectives. This is not a passive oversight role. The selected attorney will be a hands-on practitioner at the forefront of sophisticated real estate and data center deals, proactively leading, negotiating, structuring, and closing some of the most complex and sophisticated real estate transactions in the industry. Their work will directly impact Prologis’ growth and expansion, with a focus on acquisitions, dispositions, development, construction, financing, and data center pursuits and conversions.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school in U.S. and a minimum of 10+ years of complex real estate transactional experience similar in scope to the described responsibilities.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated track record of structuring and documenting large-scale development transactions including forward funding, sale/leaseback, or merchant buildouts.
Exhibits grace under pressure, comfortable with high volume of transactions, has a good sense of humor and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, a commitment to professionalism, integrity, collegiality, and the ability to work on a wide range of legal matters.
Must be a strong team player with a collaborative mindset, working seamlessly with colleagues across legal, business, and cross-functional teams to drive transactions forward and achieve shared goals.
Must be an independent, self-directed, organized and diligent worker, and able to work with minimal supervision.
Must be flexible in order to respond quickly and positively to shifting demands and opportunities.
Able to work under tight deadlines, handle multiple, detailed tasks simultaneously, prioritize appropriately, and delegate to resources available.
Must be able to anticipate problems and issues and exercise independent judgment to make sound, justifiable legal decisions and take action in solving problems while knowing when and to whom to escalate issues.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Experience working either at a large in-house legal department or at a medium to large law firm.

Nice To Haves

Experience in data-center transactions or complex development structures is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, structure, and negotiate complex real estate and development transactions — including acquisitions, dispositions, ground leases, and the development of industrial and data center projects — while executing advanced deal frameworks such as merchant build and fully funded forward developments to align risk, capital strategy, and operational goals.
Drive the negotiation of high-value development agreements and construction contracts, balancing risk, cost, and delivery timelines to support successful execution of large-scale development projects, including data centers.
Advise on sophisticated financing structures, including construction loans, forward funding, traditional debt and equity, and take-out facilities supporting large-scale development.
Provide strategic counsel on complex environmental sites, balancing redevelopment opportunities with regulatory and remediation requirements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to negotiate project-related agreements such as easements, licenses, cost-sharing agreements, CCRs, and PILOT agreements.
Lead and manage outside counsel on specialized matters ensuring alignment with Prologis’ business objectives and risk tolerance (including data center power procurement contracting).
Oversee and manage the diligence process in collaboration with paralegals, identifying and addressing title, survey, and development-related risks to ensure informed decision-making and smooth closings.
As part of the overall data center transactions, lead data center leasing efforts, including partnering with internal legal teams and managing outside counsel on lease structuring and management and related work.
Lead and manage non-landlord/tenant litigation matters, including condemnation, title or boundary dispute, construction defect, and environmental litigation.
Be ready to tackle additional legal challenges as our portfolio and business evolve.

Benefits

All full-time roles in the US come with a robust benefits package which includes healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
Prologis also offers several other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits.
Our 401(k) retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 12% of eligible compensation.
We also offer generous PTO with a starting accrual of 22 days a year in addition to paid holidays and volunteer time.

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