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Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts & Procurement Jobs in United States at Applied Digital
Title: Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts & Procurement
Company: Applied Digital
Location: United States
About the Company: At Applied Digital, we are the epicenter of AI innovation, crafting cutting-edge data center solutions tailored for the demands of high-performance computing. Designed from the ground up to support AI and machine learning workloads, our infrastructure is the backbone of tomorrow’s technological advancements, including AI-driven video and generative platforms. We are:
- Forward-Thinkers: With a keen eye on current market trends and future innovations, we adapt swiftly and lead technological evolution.
- Resilient: We navigate complex challenges and emerge stronger, delivering robust and reliable solutions for industry pioneers.
- Innovative Designers: Leveraging the latest technologies, we create visionary solutions that redefine industry standards.
At Applied Digital, we are committed to solving intricate problems, advancing business initiatives, maximizing operational efficiency, and reducing our carbon footprint. We are a team of resilient, forward-thinking innovators driving the AI revolution.
About the Role: Applied Digital is seeking a Corporate Counsel, Commercial Contracts & Procurement to join our growing organization. This role is crucial in supporting our business by ensuring that commercial contracts, procurement transactions, and supply chain partnerships are legally sound and aligned with the company’s strategic objectives. You will provide expert legal guidance to leadership and cross-functional teams while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Collaborating closely with teams across supply chain, finance, operations, and legal, you will proactively offer legal solutions that mitigate risks before they arise.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including vendor and supplier agreements, procurement contracts, and client agreements.
- Ensure contracts align with business objectives while managing legal and financial risks.
- Collaborate with supply chain, finance, operations, and legal teams to ensure commercial agreements support business goals.
- Support the company's growth through scalable, legally sound contract management and negotiations.
- Advise the business on emerging commercial legal trends and potential legal risks.
- Monitor regulatory developments impacting procurement, supply chain, and commercial transactions, and advise on compliance strategies.
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
- 7+ years of legal experience, with a strong background in commercial contracts, procurement, or corporate transactions.
- Demonstrated expertise in negotiating complex commercial agreements and strong knowledge of contract law.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Required Skills:
- Communication: Clear verbal and written communication to document incidents and ensure proper shift handoffs.
- Collaboration: Ability to work closely with team members, supervisors, and cross-functional partners.
- Adaptability: Flexible in responding to changes in process, tools, environment, and shift assignments.
- Accountability: Takes ownership of assigned tasks and follows through with minimal supervision.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains thorough and accurate logs, inspections, records, and documentation.
- Time Management: Manages time effectively to meet performance expectations and service levels.
- Integrity: Adheres to company policies, safety protocols, and professional ethics always.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset: Recommends and supports efficiency, safety, and system innovations.
- Documentation Discipline: Maintains clear, consistent records for operational continuity and compliance.
- Security Compliance: Maintains awareness of data center physical and logical security expectations.
- Digital Literacy: Uses productivity tools (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Excel, ticketing systems) for communication and documentation in office or hybrid settings.
Preferred Skills:
- Prior in-house experience.
Please note that Applied Digital is currently unable to sponsor new applicants for employment authorization or provide immigration-related support for this position. This includes, but is not limited to, visa categories such as H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1, and any Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) or other work authorizations that require employer sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Statement: The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents acknowledge that they possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
