Overview
A rapidly growing AI infrastructure platform is seeking a Legal Counsel to support its Executive and Legal/Compliance teams. This role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of agreements critical to the company’s fundraising, strategic initiatives, and operations. The position requires close collaboration with Delivery, Procurement, and Corporate Development teams within a fast-paced infrastructure business.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including vendor, procurement, and customer agreements, considering commercial risk, operational needs, and financing bankability
- Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risks, obligations, and negotiation strategies
- Support procurement and delivery teams on equipment, construction, and services agreements related to data center projects
- Assist with corporate and structuring functions such as entity formation, corporate workflows, and governance negotiations
- Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
- Track contractual obligations and support compliance with commercial terms
- Collaborate with General Counsel/VP Legal on regulatory, tax, and policy matters as needed
- Support due diligence processes for partnerships, financings, and other transactions
- Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years of experience as a commercial lawyer, either in-house or at a law firm, preferably supporting infrastructure, technology, or energy clients
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction (US or England)
- Strong skills in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Experience with vendor, procurement, or construction-related agreements is advantageous
- Ability to manage a high volume of contracts and competing priorities effectively
- Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills
- Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders outside of Legal
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on the role and responsibilities
- Equity participation, providing an opportunity to share in the company’s long-term success
- Retirement/pension contributions
- Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
- Generous vacation allowance
Location
The organization has teams across London, Palo Alto, and New York, with rapid growth plans. Specific location details can be discussed during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity organization committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. Employment decisions are based on skills, qualifications, experience, and business needs without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Accessibility
The employer is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience. Candidates requiring accommodations during the application or interview process are encouraged to request reasonable adjustments to participate fully.
Privacy
Applicant personal data will be processed in accordance with applicable data protection laws and shared only with those involved in the hiring process. Data will not be used for unrelated purposes.