Commercial Counsel, Compute and Infrastructure

Responsibilities:- Own end-to-end legal strategy and execution for Anthropics compute and infrastructure portfolio, including hyperscaler relationships (AWS, GCP, Azure), accelerator procurement (GPU, TPU, Trainium), neocloud capacity arrangements, datacenter capacity, and datacenter/real estate transactions- Strategic advisor on the most complex compute-related transactions and partnerships occurring at the company- Negotiate and manage Anthropic's largest financial commitments, including multi-billion-dollar infrastructure deals with complex technical, commercial, and strategic implications- Direct and manage outside counsel and internal deal teams- Support our compute deal frameworks and playbooks for recurring transaction types that enable velocity while maintaining appropriate risk controls- Collaborate cross-functionally with compute business teams, finance, corporate development, product, and research to structure deals that optimize for both cost and strategic positioning- Coordinate with other strategic commercial transactions workstreams (e.g., partnerships, and strategic pursuits) to manage interdependencies, cross-team obligations, and opportunities; monitor and advise on tariff and export control regulations, supply allocation dynamics, and emerging regulatory frameworksYou might be a good fit if you have:- JD and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar- At least 10-12 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial focus on complex infrastructure, technology procurement, or large-scale commercial transactions; you thrive when supporting bespoke one of deals ($ hundreds of millions or billions)- Demonstrated a track record of leading sophisticated, high-stakes negotiations involving technical complexity, novel commercial structures, and strategic sensitivity- Cross-function deal team management experience, including developing, and retaining legal talent- Exceptional ability to understand and negotiate technical terms related to compute infrastructure, hardware specifications, data center operations, and cloud services; you should be comfortable discussing accelerator chips, compute clusters, power requirements, and network topology with technical stakeholders- Superior judgment in risk assessment for transactions where Anthropic's strategic positioning and sustained position on the AI frontier depend on favorable outcomes- Outstanding ability to manage and direct external counsel on specialized matters, ensuring external teams deliver excellent work product while integrating seamlessly- Strong business understanding of compute infrastructure dynamics, including economics / expenditure models, revenue sharing arrangements, compute cost optimization, and AI accelerator market dynamics (supply constraints / customer allocations, emerging financing structures / backstops)- Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex technical and financial concepts into strategic business considerations for executives and board members- Genuine intellectual curiosity about AI infrastructure and commitment to supporting Anthropic's mission to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems- Comfort with high-stakes, fast-moving environments where deals must close on compressed timelines to secure critical capacityStrong candidates may have:- Direct experience with extremely bespoke or collaborative hyperscaler relationships (AWS, GCP, Azure) from either the customer side (negotiating enterprise cloud agreements) or provider side (working in-house at a major cloud provider)- Background in technology infrastructure, data center operations,hardware / semiconductor transactions, or working with or at emerging neocloud providers- Experience with complex payment and revenue stream arrangements, profit participation structures, or joint venture agreements involving infrastructure assets Prior involvement in transactions requiring sophisticated understanding of technical specifications, long-term service commitments, and operational requirements- Familiarity with real estate and construction agreements for mission-critical facilities (data centers, manufacturing facilities, research labs)- Experience negotiating with Fortune 100 technology companies and managing long-term strategic supplier relationships- Track record of closing deals on compressed timelines when competitive dynamics or business urgency demand rapid executionRole-specific policy:For this role, we expect staff to be able to work from our San Francisco or New York office at least 3 days a week, though we encourage you to apply even if you might need some flexibility for an interim period of time.The expectedbase compensation for this position is below. Our total compensation package for full-time employees includes equity, benefits, and may include incentive compensation.Annual Salary:$320,000-$385,000USDLogisticsEducation requirements:We require at least a Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.Location-based hybrid policy:Currently, we expect all staff to be in one of our offices at least 25% of the time. However, some roles may require more time in our offices.Visa sponsorship:We do sponsor visas However, we aren't able to successfully sponsor visas for every role and every candidate. But if we make you an offer, we will make every reasonable effort to get you a visa, and we retain an immigration lawyer to help with this.We encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification.Not all strong candidates will meet every single qualification as listed. Research shows that people who identify as being from underrepresented groups are more prone to experiencing imposter syndrome and doubting the strength of their candidacy, so we urge you not to exclude yourself prematurely and to submit an application if you're interested in this work. We think AI systems like the ones we're building have enormous social and ethical implications. We think this makes representation even more important, and we strive to include a range of diverse perspectives on our team.

Created: 2025-12-29