Senior Counsel, Data Center & Infrastructure

The role

You will support the Global Data Centers team with acquisitions, development projects, and other infrastructure transactions. You will manage deals throughout their lifecycle and provide legal guidance on issues as data centers transition from acquisition to operation.

What you will do

• Execute data center acquisitions and other digital infrastructure transactions, including diligence, negotiation and closing.
• Negotiate colocation agreements, powered-shell and build-to-suit leases, capacity reservation and development agreements, and connectivity contracts.
• Advise on post-acquisition matters, including construction, design, long-lead equipment and supply chain transactions.
• Address regulatory questions and disputes arising from infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate across teams to manage interdependencies and risk.

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of direct legal experience with or at data center providers, neo-clouds or hyperscalers on infrastructure transactions.
• Fluency in technical terms involving compute infrastructure, hardware specifications, data center operations, long-lead equipment, supply chain, and power and utilities requirements.
• Experience negotiating real estate or physical infrastructure agreements, including colocation agreements, powered-shell and build-to-suit leases, capacity arrangements and connectivity agreements.
• Experience with transaction diligence, regulatory issues and dispute resolution related to data center or infrastructure projects.
• Practical judgment, initiative and the ability to learn adjacent practice areas and adapt as priorities evolve.
• J.D. and active bar admission required.

Nice to have

• A mix of leading law firm and in-house experience is preferred.

About the company

Cerebras Systems builds the world's largest AI chip. The company works with leading model labs, global enterprises, and cutting-edge AI-native startups.