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Senior Corporate Counsel, Datacenters and Infrastructure

DigitalOcean
Location
Austin
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
  • 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
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 for Datacenters and Infrastructure at DigitalOcean, you will handle complex legal challenges related to datacenter agreements and infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating contracts, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing legal guidance on risk management and compliance. You will also support international expansion efforts and develop legal tools to streamline contracting processes.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary range of $204,800 - $256,000
  • Bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
  • Equity compensation including equity 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
  • No specific mention of work-life balance initiatives beyond flexible time off
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