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Senior Corporate Counsel, Datacenters and Infrastructure

DigitalOcean
Location
Seattle
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, including single tenant and/or colocation deals
  • Experience with facilities agreements, and operations-and-maintenance contracts
  • Familiarity with datacenter operational requirements, tax incentives, and financing structures
  • Experience managing multiple projects with minimal oversight to meet aggressive timelines
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 be responsible for managing legal aspects of datacenter agreements, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts related to datacenter operations and infrastructure. You will collaborate with various cross-functional teams to support high-value transactions and provide legal guidance on risk management and compliance. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of legal tools to streamline contracting processes and support international expansion efforts.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $204,800 - $256,000
  • Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
  • Equity compensation including grants upon hire 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
  • Vague details on specific benefits that may vary by location
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