[Remote] AI Compute and Infrastructure Counsel (Legal)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Reflection is a company focused on building open superintelligence and making it accessible to all. The AI Compute and Infrastructure Counsel will serve as the primary legal partner to the Strategy and Operations teams, handling complex infrastructure projects and negotiating critical agreements for Reflection's AI buildout.ResponsibilitiesLead negotiation of large-scale compute and cloud capacity agreements with hyperscalers, neoclouds, and emerging providers — including capacity reservations, minimum commitments, service-level commitments, portability, and exit rightsOwn strategic hardware partnerships with chip, accelerator, server, and networking vendorsDrive end-to-end legal support for data center and AI factory buildouts — colocation and hosting master agreements, ground and build-to-suit leases, engineering and construction contracts, interconnection agreements, power purchases and utility arrangementsStructure and negotiate power arrangements: power purchase agreements, tolling agreements, utility service agreements, behind-the-meter generation, and long-term energy and transmission commitmentsServe as legal lead on strategic infrastructure transactions — joint ventures, site acquisitions, and bespoke financing structures supporting the AI factory roadmapBuild scalable playbooks, templates, and delegation frameworks so our commercial and infrastructure teams can move at speed without sacrificing rigorPartner with Security, Privacy, and Policy colleagues on cross-cutting issues: tenant isolation, customer data flows, sovereign compute, and engagement with regulatorsManage specialized outside counsel across real estate, energy, hardware, and constructionSkillsJ.D. and active bar membership (or in-house registration) in at least one U.S. jurisdictionAt least 8+ years of relevant legal experience, ideally with a combination of law firm and in-house experience, with a meaningful track record leading complex infrastructure, hardware supply, or cloud/compute transactionsDemonstrated depth in at least two of the following, and working fluency across the rest: Strategic hardware partnerships and supply agreements (semiconductors, accelerators, servers, networking, or comparable). Hyperscaler and cloud capacity agreements, ideally from the enterprise customer side. Power purchase, utility, and energy contracting. Data center leases, colocation and hosting, and large-scale buildout contractingComfortable operating independently on fast-moving, first-of-their-kind deals while setting a high bar for quality and speedSignificant experience managing and directing a deal team and outside counselSound commercial judgment — you know when to push, when to paper around an issue, and when to escalateClear written and verbal communication; able to translate contractual complexity for non-lawyer stakeholdersTechnical fluency and strong business acumen across compute transactions, project finance, and technology and hardware procurementPrior experience at an AI lab, hyperscaler, semiconductor company, or large-scale data center operatorExposure to construction, real estate or land use mattersFamiliarity with tax and financing structures for capital-intensive infrastructureGovernment, regulatory, or national-security background, including export controlsBenefitsTop-tier compensation: Salary and equity structured to recognize and retain the best talent globally.Health & wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.Life & family: Fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and surrogate journeys. Financial support for family planning.Benefits & balance: paid time off when you need it, relocation support, and more perks that optimize your time.Opportunities to connect with teammates: lunch and dinner are provided daily. We have regular off-sites and team celebrations.Company OverviewReflection is an AI lab building frontier open weight models. Our team previously built frontier LLMs at labs like DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic. It was founded in undefined, and is headquartered in New York, NY, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.reflection.ai/.