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Associate General Counsel, Commercial – Infrastructure

OpenAI· Legal
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Hybrid (San Francisco)$381k - $423k + equityFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior commercial infrastructure lawyer to lead legal work across OpenAI’s data center development and colocation portfolio, advising on high-value transactions and coordinating with cross-functional teams and outside counsel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead commercial legal strategy and risk management for data center development and colocation transactions.
  • Draft, negotiate, and advise on colocation agreements, construction agreements, power-related arrangements, and other contracts supporting data center development.
  • Support first-party projects involving raw land, site and power rights, design and construction, EPC models, third-party build-to-suit structures, and leasebacks.
  • Partner cross-functionally with infrastructure, finance, procurement, operations, and other stakeholders on fast-moving, complex projects.
  • Manage and collaborate effectively with outside counsel across a high volume of infrastructure matters.
  • Develop scalable legal playbooks and contracting approaches for a growing portfolio of data center sites.

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of legal experience, primarily in commercial legal roles.
  • Deep, hands-on experience drafting, negotiating, and advising on colocation and data center agreements.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: first-party data center builds, construction and EPC agreements, power arrangements, raw-land development, build-to-suit projects, or leasebacks.
  • A track record leading sophisticated, high-value commercial infrastructure transactions.
  • Experience at a hyperscaler, cloud or compute provider, data center developer, major colocation company, or law firm practice focused on comparable commercial infrastructure matters.
  • A mix of in-house and top-tier law firm experience.
  • Excellent judgment and the ability to operate autonomously in a highly technical, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and an ability to translate complex legal issues into practical, business-aligned guidance.
  • A JD and license or qualification to practice in California.

Skills

Required:Commercial litigation and contract negotiationFirst-party data center developmentCross-functional collaborationLeadership of outside counsel

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
Last updated Sep 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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