Legal Counsel

Position Overview As Legal Counsel, you will play a central role in shaping the legal framework supporting the company’s rapid global expansion. You will draft, negotiate, and advise on high-value GPU infrastructure leases, enterprise SaaS/IaaS terms, data sovereignty regulations, hardware supply agreements, and strategic partnerships. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead legal operations at the intersection of sovereign AI, accelerated hardware, and international data privacy law. Key Responsibilities 1. Commercial Contracting & Enterprise Deals • Draft, review, and negotiate complex B2B commercial agreements, including GPU Cloud Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) contracts, Enterprise Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and Master Services Agreements (MSAs). • Partner with Sales and Business Development teams to streamline contracting processes for enterprise clients, research institutions, and hyperscalers. 2. Regulatory Compliance & AI Governance • Stay ahead of regional and global AI regulations (e.g., EU AI Act, Singapore AI Governance Framework, US export controls, and sovereign data directives). • Advise executive leadership on compliance requirements surrounding data sovereignty, cross-border data transfer limitations, and regional infrastructure localization laws. 3. Supply Chain, Hardware & Co-location Agreements • Negotiate high-stakes contracts with hardware vendors (e.g., GPU/chipmakers, OEM/ODM manufacturers), data center providers, power utilities, and network carriers. • Draft and review procurement, IP licensing, and equipment lease agreements essential for scaling physical cluster deployments. 4. Privacy, Security & Data Protection • Manage global data privacy compliance (GDPR, PDPA, CCPA, etc.) applicable to cloud workloads, metadata processing, and platform usage. • Work closely with Information Security and Engineering teams to draft incident response policies and data processing addendums (DPAs). 5. Corporate & Operational Matters • Provide general legal counsel on corporate governance, IP protection, cross-border corporate structuring, and employment matters. • Manage relationships with outside specialized counsel across key international jurisdictions as the company expands into new regions. Qualifications & Requirements • Education & License: Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with active admission to practice in a major jurisdiction (Singapore, US, UK, or equivalent qualification preferred). • Experience: 4–8 years of legal experience, combining top-tier law firm training and in-house experience at a Cloud Provider (IaaS/PaaS), Data Center operator, SaaS, or high-growth tech platform. • Domain Expertise: • Demonstrated track record drafting and negotiating complex cloud, software, or technology infrastructure contracts. • Strong familiarity with global data privacy frameworks (GDPR, PDPA) and cloud regulatory environments. • Solid understanding of or high aptitude for GPU infrastructure, AI models, and technology import/export controls. • Skills: Excellent negotiation, risk-assessment, and communication skills; ability to translate complex legal issues into pragmatic operational advice for executive and engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications • Direct experience handling hardware deployment contracts, data center co-location leases, or semiconductor vendor agreements. • Prior experience dealing with sovereign cloud requirements, government procurement, or defense/highly regulated industry compliance. What the Role Offers • Direct involvement in shaping sovereign AI compute infrastructure on a global scale. • High-impact leadership role directly influencing commercial strategy and risk management. • Collaborative, fast-paced environment working alongside world-class infrastructure and AI talent.