Legal Counsel (US Infrastructure)
About The Position
Nebius is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Legal Counsel to join our US legal team. This role is best suited for a mid-level attorney (3–6 years post-bar) with strong law firm training and significant experience in data centers, energy matters, technology agreements, corporate law and compliance. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment across multiple parallel projects. This attorney will support Nebius’s US data center expansion, including site acquisitions, colocation arrangements, power supply agreements, compute and hardware procurement, and related regulatory matters.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited US law school; admitted to practice in at least one US state.
- 3–6 years of relevant legal experience after bar admission.
- Strong law firm background required, with hands-on experience in data centers, energy matters, technology agreements, corporate law and compliance.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
- Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Assist with project financing, secured transactions, and lender interactions.
- Provide general corporate law support, including entity formation and structuring, governance matters, board and subsidiary maintenance.
- Provide legal support for large and complex transactions.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable US laws.
- Help develop and improve contract templates, internal processes, and playbooks for the US legal function.
- Manage external counsel and coordinate legal workstreams across multiple ongoing projects.
- Provide clear, practical, business-oriented legal advice in a high-pressure and fast-moving environment.
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families.
- Up to 4% company match with immediate vesting for 401(k) plan.
- 20 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers, 12 weeks for secondary caregivers.
- Up to $85/month reimbursement for mobile and internet.
- Company-paid short-term, long-term and life insurance coverage.
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth and learning opportunities
- Flexibility and ownership
- Collaborative and innovative culture
- Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
- International environment and talented teams
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
