Overview
Reports To: VP, Legal (Commercial & Partnerships)
Location: Hybrid – UK remote & London office
Position Type: Full-time
Travel: Ad-hoc as required from time to time
About Nscale
Nscale is the GPU cloud engineered for AI. We provide cost-effective, high-performance infrastructure for AI start-ups and large enterprise customers. Nscale enables AI-focused companies to achieve superior results by reducing the complexity of AI development. Our GPU cloud bolsters technical capabilities and directly supports strategic business outcomes, including cost management, rapid innovation, and environmental responsibility.
We thrive on a culture of relentless innovation, ownership, and accountability, where every team member takes pride in their work and drives it with excellence and urgency. As an Nscaler, you\'ll build trust through openness and transparency, where everyone is inspired to do their best work. If you join our team, you\'ll be contributing to building the technology that powers the future.
About the Role
We\'re looking for a Legal Director to join the commercial arm of our growing legal team. The legal team at Nscale works hand-in-hand with all aspects of the business. As a commercial lawyer, you will be working alongside the business to negotiate and document strategic and high-value agreements with our customers and partners. You\'ll be negotiating and documenting substantial commercial transactions with counterparties across the world, from inception to delivery. Transactions and contracts are rarely standard. The role requires confidence to adapt or propose agreements to meet the needs of the business, at pace. You will advise and coordinate input on key commercial and regulatory risk areas, including cross-border contracting, sanctions and export controls, anti-corruption, data protection, intellectual property, information security, and appropriate risk allocation in customer and partnership arrangements. Many of Nscale\'s commercial activities are international in nature, and the role will involve structuring and negotiating complex cross-border agreements to support the business\'s growth.
Because the business is scaling rapidly, the work is fast-paced and highly rewarding. Lawyers are treated as facilitators of transactions and are involved at every step of the process. You\'ll be exposed to the decision-making process throughout, and you will be treated as a trusted advisor to colleagues of all seniorities.
What You\'ll be Doing (Responsibilities)
* You\'ll lead on the drafting and negotiation of our high-value customer arrangements, including Cloud Services MSAs, Reseller Agreements, White Label Agreements (and associated MoUs and LOIs) as well as partnership, alliance and contractual JV arrangements.
* You\'ll lead on drafting and negotiating Co-location Agreements for our occupation of co-location data centres.
* You\'ll structure and manage the sequencing and interdependence of the suite of contractual arrangements that underpin a data centre deployment.
* You\'ll advise on the roll-out of innovative new Nscale products and services including advising on relevant product compliance/legal issues, drafting Ts&Cs and drafting and negotiating relevant third-party agreements.
* You\'ll support the wider legal team to advise on procurement and other BAU-related matters, including vendor contracts, data centre construction, operations, maintenance and customer engagement.
* You\'ll manage and engage with external counsel in a productive and efficient manner.
* You\'ll foster a collaborative environment by actively engaging with cross-functional teams, promoting knowledge sharing, and facilitating effective communication to drive successful outcomes aligned with Nscale\'s business objectives.
* You\'ll proactively identify areas for improvement and enhance current processes to optimise operational efficiency, ensure deadlines are met, and initiatives are executed effectively.
* You will support the wider legal team in keeping the business up to date on key legal developments and training the business on key legal topics that they need to be aware of.
About You (Skills / Qualifications)
* Qualified lawyer with 7+ years\' PQE of relevant experience in a major law firm and/or in-house in a tech or infrastructure environment, with demonstrable experience leading complex commercial negotiations with senior stakeholders.
* Confident and adaptable to tackle bespoke commercial contracts, with strong judgement and the analytical ability to identify and manage commercial and legal risk.
* Excellent drafting skills, with the ability to translate commercial objectives into clear, pragmatic contractual outcomes.
* An ability to spot issues beyond your own expertise and to engage effectively with colleagues and specialists across the business.
* You think strategically while executing effectively at an operational level.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organisation.
* A willingness to apply your skills as a lawyer to different problems, sometimes without precedents or playbooks. You\'re comfortable problem solving and making decisions on complex topics with high levels of ambiguity in a results-driven environment.
* Enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
* You are exceptional at building relationships with senior stakeholders across the business to get things done.
* You have the understanding and skillset to grasp technical concepts and problems quickly.
Nice to Have
* Exposure to a high-growth startup
* Digital infrastructure construction experience
* Cloud service provider experience
* Real estate, planning and energy experience
Equal Opportunities Statement
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, parents, carers, and people from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
If there\'s anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation, please let us know.
The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and are intended to provide a general overview of the position. The employee may be required to perform additional duties, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned by management, consistent with the skills and qualifications required for the role.
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