Legal Counsel

The role

You will support expanding operations across APJ by working with procurement and infrastructure teams. You will advise on procurement contracts and ensure compliance with laws and internal policies in the APJ region.

What you will do

• Advise on and negotiate procurement contracts, including data center acquisition or development, co-location and lease agreements, and related services in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region.
• Support the acquisition of permits and licenses required for infrastructure projects.
• Draft, review, and manage a broad range of commercial agreements globally.
• Coordinate and manage external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal support.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting Nebius’ infrastructure and procurement activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize procurement processes and risk management.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree from a reputable university.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in a law firm or in-house legal department in the APJ region, with a focus on procurement, real estate, or energy/infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of commercial law.
• Able to work under short deadlines.
• Excellent communication and contract negotiation skills in English.
• Proactive, pragmatic, and business-oriented approach with the ability to work independently.
• Proactive problem-solving and ownership mindset
• Ability to collaborate across teams and cultures

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply
• Will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire

About the company

Nebius is building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises. The company is listed on Nasdaq and is headquartered in Amsterdam.