Counsel – AI Infrastructure and Strategic Transactions

Verizon

. Advise on Verizon’s AI Connect initiatives and services .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $161,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in negotiating and drafting technology and commercial transactions, with a strong focus on AI initiatives and compliance within regulated industries. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and provide strategic legal guidance on high-stakes agreements and AI governance.

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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeActive Bar MembershipNegotiating Technology TransactionsAI Governance and ComplianceHigh-Stakes Commercial Agreements

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Hard Skills

NegotiatingDraftingCommercial TransactionsTechnology LicensingCloud Services AgreementsData Usage AgreementsReal Estate AgreementsGPU AgreementsHigh-Volume Project ManagementLegal Automation

Soft Skills

Impeccable CommunicationWriting SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaborative LeadershipRapid Briefing Skills

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsLegal Automation Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Active Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

AI ConnectHyperscalersEnterprise CustomersData Center AgreementsRegulated IndustriesTechnology TransactionsRisk ManagementStakeholder EngagementCommercial Transaction ProcessesCloud Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise on Verizon’s AI Connect initiatives and services
Support high-stakes commercial transactions with hyperscalers, enterprise customers, and strategic partners across Verizon Business
Advise the AI Connect governance team and operationalize high-value agreements enabling enterprise AI capabilities
Lead and collaborate across functions on the strategy, development, and deployment of AI Connect services
Structure, draft, negotiate, and advise on technology, real estate, partnership, cloud infrastructure, hardware, GPU, and resale agreements
Provide practical advice on commercial transaction processes and controls
Monitor AI regulations and policies and advise on their impact on AI Connect strategy
Translate legal and regulatory trends into reports, rapid briefings, and executive updates
Partner with Legal, Technology, Risk, Security, and Sourcing teams on AI initiative risk management
Create scalable AI best-practice guidance, playbooks, and training
Track, organize, and monitor active transactions and legal matters across the AI Connect ecosystem

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
Six or more years of experience as a practicing attorney at a reputable law firm, technology company, and/or in-house corporate legal department
Hands-on experience negotiating and drafting technology and commercial transactions
Experience leading and advising matrixed client and stakeholder teams, such as tax, finance, engineering, transformation, and sales
Proven track record of structuring, negotiating, and advising clients on high-stakes data center commercial agreements, including site selection, permitting, rights-of-way, and advanced technology deployments
Strong background drafting and negotiating high-value technology licensing, cloud services, hardware/GPU, and data usage agreements
Impeccable communication, writing, presentation, and rapid briefing skills
Technical fluency and ability to communicate with developers, network engineers, strategic industry advisers, solutions architects, and sales teams
Experience supporting and championing innovation, with demonstrated use of AI tools, workflows, and legal automation platforms
Proven ability to manage high-volume, cross-disciplinary projects autonomously while remaining collaborative
Experience navigating technology transactions within regulated industries

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
AD&D insurance
Identity theft protection
Pet insurance
Group home and auto insurance
Matched 401(k) savings plan
Up to 8 company-paid holidays per year
Up to 6 personal days per year
Paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Tuition assistance
Premium pay such as overtime, shift differential, holiday pay, and allowances, depending on the role
Up to 15 days of vacation per year for newly hired employees, increasing with additional service
Award-winning total rewards package