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Cerebras

Director, Data Center Counsel

Cerebras

. Support Cerebras Systems’ Global Data Centers team in executing data center acquisition and development plans .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in negotiating complex infrastructure transactions, particularly in data center operations and digital infrastructure. Possesses strong legal acumen with a focus on risk management, contract negotiation, and strategic corporate governance.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Data Center TransactionsContract NegotiationInfrastructure FinancingRegulatory ComplianceReal Estate Transactions

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Hard Skills
Infrastructure TransactionsData Center OperationsColocation AgreementsDue DiligenceContract StructuringPower and Utilities RequirementsHardware SpecificationsCapacity Reservation AgreementsBuild-to-Suit LeasesConnectivity Agreements
Soft Skills
AgilityCan-Do AttitudeStrong Work Ethic
Certifications & Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.)Bar Admission
Industry Keywords
Data Center ProvidersNeo-CloudsHyperscalersDigital InfrastructureCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support Cerebras Systems’ Global Data Centers team in executing data center acquisition and development plans
  • Own end-to-end legal strategy and execution for data center acquisitions and other digital infrastructure transactions
  • Structure deals with financing components
  • Own long-term legal relationships with data center operators/lessors, financing sources, and off-takers
  • Provide strategic advice on Cerebras’ corporate structure and governance to minimize risk
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to manage interdependencies and risk
  • Negotiate Cerebras’ most important and highest-value contracts

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 10 years of direct experience with or at data center providers, neo-clouds, and/or hyperscalers on infrastructure transactions
  • Demonstrated track record of quarterbacking sophisticated, high-complexity and cross-functional transactions
  • Deep familiarity with compute and digital infrastructure
  • Fluency and ability to negotiate technical terms related to compute infrastructure, hardware specifications, data center operations, and power and utilities requirements
  • Experience with real estate and/or physical infrastructure transactions
  • Experience negotiating colocation agreements, powered-shell and build-to-suit leases, capacity reservation/development agreements, connectivity agreements, and related agreements
  • Experience with due diligence, regulatory issues and dispute resolution relating to such transactions
  • Strong ability to quickly learn other practice areas
  • Agility and desire to work in a fast-paced environment where the scope of work is constantly changing
  • Can-do attitude and strong work ethic
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) and bar admission required
  • A mix of leading law firm and in-house experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Bonus
  • Significant equity
  • Job stability with startup vitality
  • Continuous learning, growth and support
  • Equal employment opportunity and inclusive work environment