CoreWeave is the AI Hyperscaler™, delivering a cloud platform of cutting edge services powering the next wave of AI. The company’s technology provides enterprises and leading AI labs with the most performant, efficient and resilient solutions for accelerated computing. Since 2017, CoreWeave has operated a growing footprint of data centers covering every region of the US and across Europe. CoreWeave was ranked as one of the TIME100 most influential companies of 2024.
As the leader in the industry, we thrive in an environment where adaptability and resilience are key. Our culture offers career-defining opportunities for those who excel amid change and challenge. If you’re someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is eager to make a significant impact, CoreWeave is the place for you. Join us, and be part of a team solving some of the most exciting challenges in the industry. CoreWeave powers the creation and delivery of the intelligence that drives innovation.
To learn more about our values, please visit our careers website.CoreWeave is seeking a UK-based Senior Legal Counsel, reporting to our Legal team in the US, to lead complex commercial technology transactions involving both “buy-side” and “sell-side” technology agreements and serve as a trusted legal adviser to its growing UK and EU business.
What you’ll do
- Provide legal support to CoreWeave’s go-to-market, product, and business operations teams to drive continued company expansion and scaling of operations in the UK and EU.
- Negotiate, draft, manage, and advise on a wide variety of commercial transactions such as:
- “Buy-side” agreements, including procurement/acquisition agreements related to supply chain management, capacity planning, infrastructure, in-bound licensing and equipment used in the development and ongoing operation of data centers.
- “Sell-side” agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), order forms/SOWs, terms of service, and related agreements for Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS) and/or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) for commercial and government customer use of computing capacity on the cloud platform.
- Supervise outside counsel as needed for legal services.
- Partner with government affairs professionals and outside counsel and maintain familiarity with applicable regulatory, compliance and business rules for contracting operations.
- Collaborate on matters with legal colleagues and business team in cross-functional groups and multiple time zones.
Investing in our people is one of our top priorities, and we value candidates who can bring their diversified experiences to our teams. We'd love to talk about whether this aligns with your experience and interests and what you’re excited to work on next.
Who You Are
Minimum Qualifications
- UK-qualified lawyer admitted to practice law with a current practising certificate
- 5 – 7 years post qualification experience with a law firm and preferably with in-house corporate and commercial experience in legal counselling, drafting and negotiation of SaaS, PaaS/IaaS, Data Transfer and related technology agreements.
- Experience with legal and regulatory interpretation regarding cloud and emerging technologies in the UK is preferred. Experience with other EU countries is also preferred.
- Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal skills, including working with executives in a highly customer-focused environment.
- Pragmatic and proactive business and customer-focused problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and rapidly scaling environment.
- Strong team-oriented mindset and demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with legal colleagues and business teams in cross-functional groups and multiple time zones.
What We Offer
The base pay for this position ranges from £130,000 - £155,000 (plus bonus and RSUs). The salary range we’ve posted represents the typical compensation range for this role. To determine actual compensation, we review the market rate for each candidate, which can include a variety of factors. These include qualifications, experience, interview performance, and location.#LI-hybrid
What We Offer
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits to support your needs, including:
- Family-level Medical Insurance
- Family-level Dental Insurance
- Generous Pension Contribution
- Life Assurance at 4x Salary
- Critical Illness Cover
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Work culture focused on innovative disruption
Benefits may vary by location.
Our Workplace
At CoreWeave, we are committed to operating as a hybrid workplace, offering employees flexibility in how they structure their time between in-office and remote work. We recognize the significance of fostering connections, collaboration, and creativity within our office culture and its positive impact on our business. Our philosophy operating as a hybrid workplace underscores our dedication to enabling employees to tailor work-life balance to their individual preferences.For those who do not live within 30 miles of one of our offices, we are open to considering remote work for candidates whose skills and experience strongly align with the role.
While we prioritize a hybrid work environment for most roles, we understand the importance of flexibility and are open to remote work for specific positions and specialized skill sets. Onboarding is essential to your success. New employees not based out of an office will be invited to attend onboarding training at one of our hubs within their first month of employment. We continue to foster a collaborative environment by bringing teams together quarterly.CoreWeave is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.
All qualified applicants and candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.CoreWeave does not accept speculative CVs. Any unsolicited CVs received will be treated as the property of CoreWeave and your Terms & Conditions associated with the use of CVs will be considered null and void.Any unsolicited CVs sent by your company to us – that is to say, in any situation where we have not directly engaged your company in writing to supply candidates for a specific vacancy – will be considered by us to be a “free gift”, leaving us liable for no fees whatsoever should we choose to contact the candidate directly and engage the candidate’s services, and will in no way establish any prior claim by your company to representation of that candidate should the candidate’s details also be submitted by any other party.
