Director, Legal - AI/GPU Commercial

For our client, we are seeking a Director, Legal - AI/GPU Commercial to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space. This role will lead commercial legal support for AI infrastructure offerings, with a focus on drafting and negotiating complex agreements that enable enterprise customer and partner relationships. The position will also serve as a key advisor on transactions involving advanced computing capacity, helping the business move quickly while managing legal, regulatory, and privacy considerations. In addition, this leader will partner closely with Sales, Sourcing, privacy, and strategic transaction teams to support growth across emerging technology initiatives. As a trusted subject-matter expert, the Director will help shape the company's approach to cloud, AI, and semiconductor-related commercial issues while advising internal legal stakeholders on evolving risk areas. The role requires strong business judgment, executive-level communication, and the ability to balance innovation with practical legal guidance in a fast-moving technology environment. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $185,709 – $272,373 annually Responsibilities Serve as lead commercial counsel for AI infrastructure offerings, drafting and negotiating key agreements with enterprise customers and partners. Collaborate with Sales and Sourcing on complex advanced computing capacity transactions. Negotiate directly with sophisticated counterparties on innovative commercial structures. Monitor and advise on evolving legal and regulatory frameworks affecting AI infrastructure. Partner with the Chief Privacy Officer on data protection issues specific to AI environments. Support M&A and strategic partnerships involving advanced computing infrastructure activities. Act as an internal subject-matter expert on the advanced computing and cloud infrastructure landscape, advising various legal teams. Qualifications J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction. 8+ years of post-bar experience in commercial/transactional practice, especially in technology and cloud transactions. Deep knowledge of commercial contracting for cloud and IaaS/SaaS transactions. Working knowledge of U.S. export control regimes applicable to advanced computing and semiconductor technology. Familiarity with data privacy and protection frameworks relevant to AI workloads. Ability to function as a cross-functional subject-matter expert within diverse legal practice areas. Executive-level communication skills and sound business judgment. Benefits Access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Opportunity for annual bonuses or incentives. Robust health benefits and wellness programs. Flexible work arrangements and paid time off. Career development opportunities and educational assistance. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.