Paragon Legal

About the Company

Paragon is a premier legal services firm providing interim in-house counsel to businesses with growing legal teams as well as Fortune 500 corporate legal departments. Paragon attorneys have deep experience in a wide range of practice areas — including privacy, employment, and intellectual property — and are ready to help your legal team tackle its next challenge. Whether you’re looking for specific expertise, the flexibility to move attorneys between teams, or assistance during a hiring freeze or tight budget period, Paragon has you covered. Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work in-house on an interim basis with some of the U.S.’ leading companies? Our unique model and culture allows individuals with a passion for challenging legal work to make a real impact while maintaining flexibility and control over their personal schedule. To learn more about us, visit www.paragonlegal.com or get in touch at info@paragonlegal.com. The best flex legal talent when you need it. Extraordinary talent. Immediate impact.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Paragon Legal

Job Title

Commercial Attorney (Data Center Colocation Experience)

Job Description

Job title: Commercial Attorney – Data Center Colocation Role Summary: Contract attorney responsible for leading negotiations and drafting complex data center colocation agreements for a fast‑growing AI infrastructure company. Owns high‑value, technically sophisticated supplier contracts and collaborates cross‑functionally with legal, engineering, and business teams to expedite deal execution while reducing reliance on external counsel. Expectations: • Negotiate and close colocation agreements within a 6‑month engagement. • Deliver clear, enforceable contracts that align with technical and commercial objectives. • Demonstrate strong judgment and strategic thinking with minimal guidance. • Act as the primary internal liaison, streamlining communication between stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead negotiations of data center colocation agreements with hyperscaler and large‑scale data center vendors. 2. Draft, review, and negotiate contract terms, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and company policies. 3. Coordinate with engineering, product, and finance teams to incorporate technical specifications and commercial requirements. 4. Identify and mitigate risks, proposing solutions to address potential issues early in the negotiation cycle. 5. Manage the negotiation workflow, maintaining tight timelines and deliverables. 6. Reduce dependency on outside counsel by handling most contractual work in‑house. 7. Maintain accurate documentation and version control of all agreement drafts and communication. Required Skills: - Advanced negotiation and mediation skills. - Expertise in drafting and interpreting data center colocation agreements. - Technical understanding of data center operations, capacity planning, and network architecture. - Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities. - Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote, fast‑paced environment. Required Education & Certifications: - Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. - Admission to the bar in a jurisdiction where the client operates (e.g., California). - Minimum 5 years of practicing law with a focus on contractual negotiations in the tech or data center industry, including hyperscaler experience. - (Optional) Relevant certifications in data center operations or contract management appreciated.

San francisco, United states

On site

26-01-2026