Anthropic · 1 week ago
Commercial Counsel, Colo & Networks
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$265K/yr - $320K/yr
8+ years expAnthropic is a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable and beneficial AI systems. The Commercial Counsel for Colo and Networks will lead legal execution for Anthropic's compute strategy, including negotiating colocation and services agreements and managing network agreements.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Foundational AIGenerative AIInformation TechnologyMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Negotiate colocation and services agreements for distributed capacity across multiple facilities, supporting initiatives requiring rapid capacity deployment
Structure neocloud capacity arrangements with emerging providers, and deals that often involve novel commercial structures including capacity reservation, utilization commitments, and hybrid provider-customer service relationships
Manage network and interconnection agreements including fiber, transit contracts, IP peering arrangements, and related infrastructure; negotiate large load electric power contracts and utility interconnection agreements where applicable
Build relationships and oversee outside counsel teams on high-volume transactions or matters requiring specialized expertise
Develop and maintain term sheet templates, runbooks, and precedent documents for recurring colo and network transaction types
Work closely with compute team’s transaction managers (who handle operational project management) to provide legal support and assessments
Manage novel commercial structures, high-risk terms, or precedent-setting provisions to managers for strategic direction, escalating where necessary
Support cross-functional coordination with finance, corporate development, and other legal workstreams where the transactions intersect with broader compute strategy
Qualification
Required
JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar
At least 8 years of relevant legal experience meaningful exposure to colocation, interconnection, or telecommunications agreements
Experience negotiating colocation MSAs, interconnection agreements, or fiber/transit contracts; you understand how power requirements, security levels, network connectivity, and expansion options drive contract terms
Demonstrated ability to handle transaction volume at quality while recognizing when non-standard terms require escalation
Technical fluency sufficient to engage intelligently with infrastructure stakeholders about capacity requirements, connectivity specifications, facility standards, and sustainability requirements
Comfort with emerging provider relationships where counterparty sophistication and financial stability vary significantly; strong judgment about when to push for favorable terms versus when to accept market-standard positions
Ability to work effectively with outside counsel, providing clear direction while leveraging their specialized expertise
Strong communication skills that translate technical infrastructure concepts into clear risk assessments for our business
Genuine interest in compute infrastructure and appreciation for why capacity access is mission-critical for frontier AI development
We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Preferred
In-house experience at datacenter providers or network infrastructure companies
Background at large technology companies with significant datacenter or colocation footprints supporting facilities and network procurement
Law firm experience at practices with infrastructure or telecom specialization, or regional firms with strong utilities/telecom work
Experience on the buy-side of connectivity and colo relationships at telecom or cloud provider legal teams; familiarity with procuring connectivity linking data centers to terrestrial fiber, subsea cables, and satellite networks
Familiarity with emerging neocloud provider business models and the unique commercial structures they require
Prior involvement in capacity procurement transactions where speed-to-signature was critical to securing supply
Benefits
Equity
Benefits
Incentive compensation
Optional equity donation matching
Generous vacation and parental leave
Flexible working hours
Company
Anthropic
Anthropic is an AI research company that focuses on the safety and alignment of AI systems with human values.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$33.74BKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersGoogleAmazon
2025-09-02Series F· $13B
2025-05-16Debt Financing· $2.5B
2025-03-03Series E· $3.5B
Leadership Team
Dario Amodei
CEO & Co-Founder
Daniela Amodei
President and co-founder
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