Senior Counsel, Data Center & Infrastructure

Mission:

Own critical legal work supporting the development, leasing, and operation of

Groq’s data centers and infrastructure. You will partner across Legal, Data

Center Sourcing, Operations, Procurement, and other teams to move complex

infrastructure projects from diligence through lease negotiation and bring-up,

strengthen repeatable processes, and help the business make informed decisions

with speed and discipline.

Location: This role will be based in one of our three hiring hubs: the Dallas,

San Francisco, or New York City area. The person hired for this role must be

based in one of these three areas. You’ll have the flexibility to work remotely

while we establish our local Groq office, with the expectation that this role

will transition to onsite once the office opens.

Responsibilities & opportunities in this role:

* Lead negotiation of data center leasing, colocation services, GPU

procurement, and related infrastructure agreements from negotiation through

execution.

* Partner with cross-functional stakeholders on site diligence, including site

control, energy and utility matters, land use and zoning considerations, and

other issues affecting data center development and operations.

* Support direct procurement and supply chain transactions, including GPU and

compute infrastructure purchasing, and related critical services agreements. 

* Advise data center ops and management teams on day-to-day issues affecting

data center operations and 

* Own and improve templates, playbooks, and contracting processes.

* Partner with outside counsel on specialized matters, setting clear

expectations and driving accountability for timely, high-quality

deliverables.

* Step into active transactions and negotiations quickly, identify key risks

and decision points, and help teams move matters toward resolution.

* Develop a strong understanding of Groq’s infrastructure strategy and

translate legal considerations into clear, actionable guidance for business

partners.

Ideal candidates have/are:

* A J.D. and active membership in at least one U.S. state bar.  

* 5-10 years of experience advising on data center and infrastructure

agreements.

* Strong commercial judgment and the ability to distinguish material risk from

issues that should not slow execution.

* Comfortable owning complex matters independently, with judgment of when to

escalate matters.  

* Able to build and execute in fast-moving environments

* Clear and concise in written and verbal communication, with the ability to

make complex legal issues understandable and actionable.

* Interested in building durable legal and operational infrastructure that can

scale with the business.

Why Join Us:

* Purposeful Hiring: You’re not here by accident, and neither is anyone else.

Every teammate is handpicked with intention because who we build with

matters.

* Builders Wanted: You’re not just riding the rocket ship, you’re building it.

Your work directly shapes the trajectory of our company.

* Mission-Driven Work: We’re here to make a real impact. Our mission fuels

everything we do.

* Tackling Hard Problems: If easy isn’t your thing, you’re in the right place.

We solve some of the most complex and exciting challenges in our space.

* Excellence Is The Standard: High performance isn’t just encouraged, it’s the

baseline. And it’s contagious.

Compensation

Groq is committed to providing competitive compensation through our Total Cash

philosophy, which incorporates potential bonus value directly into base pay. The

total cash salary range for this position, which is inclusive of the potential

bonus value, is $285,200-$385,800, with individual placement determined by your

geographic location, experience, skills, and alignment with internal

compensation standards. This range is specific to candidates located in the

United States. Compensation for international candidates will vary based on

local market dynamics. Beyond cash compensation, Groq also offers a Long-Term

Incentive (LTI) Program and a robust suite of employee benefits.

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