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Senior Corporate Counsel, Datacenters and Infrastructure

DigitalOcean
Location
Denver
Posted
19 days ago
Department
Legal
Salary
$204,800 - $256,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. state
  • 8+ years of legal experience and 3+ years of significant in-house experience supporting datacenter or similar large-scale infrastructure projects
  • Proven experience with datacenter contracts from a developer/provider or tenant perspective
  • Experience with facilities agreements, and operations-and-maintenance contracts
  • Familiarity with datacenter operational requirements
  • Experience managing multiple projects with minimal oversight
Nice to have
  • 5+ years of direct experience negotiating enterprise datacenter leases
  • Experience with international procurement, trade compliance, and supply-chain risk issues
  • Experience negotiating power-related contracts
  • Experience with early-stage site selection diligence for datacenters
  • Tech-savvy with an interest in cutting-edge AI technologies
What the job really is

As a Senior Corporate Counsel at DigitalOcean, you will focus on legal aspects of datacenter operations, including drafting and negotiating agreements related to datacenter leasing, procurement, and operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive high-value transactions and provide business-focused legal counsel while supporting international expansion efforts. This role requires a proactive approach to managing multiple projects and building scalable legal tools.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $204,800 - $256,000
  • Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
  • Equity compensation including grants and participation in Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education
  • Access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses
  • Flexible time off policy
Things to weigh
  • Remote role
  • Fast-paced environment may require adaptability
  • Focus on datacenter-related legal work may limit exposure to other legal areas
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