Managing Counsel – Commercial & Infrastructure, SF Bay Area (remote considered) (947-SLS)
About The Position
Our client is a pioneering AI infrastructure company, building the hardware and cloud compute platform that powers the next generation of artificial intelligence. As both a manufacturer of advanced AI chips and an operator of cloud compute infrastructure, the company sits at a unique intersection â designing the systems that power data centers while also delivering large-scale compute infrastructure to leading AI labs and enterprises. As the company continues to scale, it seeks a deal-oriented Managing Counsel â Commercial & Infrastructure to join its legal team. This attorney will lead and negotiate complex commercial transactions that support the companyâs infrastructure, revenue, and supply chain initiatives, serving as a key legal partner to the business on critical compute infrastructure relationships. This is a high-impact role within a small, collaborative legal team working closely with technical and business stakeholders across the organization.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of experience, including direct experience working with or negotiating against data center providers and hyperscalers on compute or infrastructure transactions.
- Demonstrated track record of leading sophisticated, high-complexity commercial transactions and managing cross-functional deal processes.
- Familiarity with compute and infrastructure transactions, including the ability to negotiate technical and commercial terms related to hardware specifications, service level agreements, data center operations, and power and utilities requirements.
- Strong foundation in technology transactions, including hardware and infrastructure agreements, with the flexibility to adapt to evolving business needs in a fast-changing environment.
- Ability to quickly learn adjacent practice areas and contribute across a broad range of commercial matters.
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- J.D. and active bar admission required.
Nice To Haves
- A mix of law firm and in-house experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Own and negotiate the companyâs highest-value infrastructure transactions, including data center capacity and colocation arrangements, hyperscaler relationships, and other strategic vendor agreements.
- Provide legal counsel for vendor transactions and projects supporting the companyâs cloud infrastructure.
- Advise on and negotiate customer agreements for cloud compute services.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, security, finance, and product teams to manage risk and translate complex technical concepts into clear legal frameworks that enable efficient decision-making.
- Support strategic growth initiatives by advising on new product offerings and evolving business models while ensuring legal frameworks scale with the business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
