Senior Legal Counsel

About Nebius:

Nebius is leading a new era in cloud infrastructure for the global AI economy. We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.

Built by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.

Listed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.

Role Overview

Nebius is seeking a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal team. In this role, you will support Nebius’ expanding operations across EMEA. You will work closely with our business development teams supporting global investment and M&A transactions, and in addition you will be handling other IL and MEA matters. All to support our fast global growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review advice and negotiate asset purchase agreements, investment transactions and mergers and acquisitions
• Draft, review advice and negotiate SaaS, Paas and IaaS/HaaS agreements
• Draft, review, advise, negotiate and manage a broad range of commercial agreements
• Draft, review, advise, negotiate on some labor related matters independently or with the aid of external counsels
• Coordinate and manage external counsel to ensure cost-effective, high-quality legal support
• Monitor specific regulatory developments affecting Nebius’ activities
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and risk management
• Hands-on, diligent, and solution-oriented

Key Qualifications & Experience

• License to practice law in Israel and/or the US
• At about 7 years of relevant experience as a senior associate in a top-tier law firm or as an in-house legal counsel
• B from a top tier university
• Proven experience in the legal work on APAs, M&A transactions and investment transactions (for lead investor)
• Proven experience in supporting Hi Tech companies (in various stages of growth), in various aspects (from labor through corporate)
• Experience in technology agreements SaaS, PaaS and IaaS/HaaS agreements, SLAs T&Cs and the like
• Strong understanding of commercial and corporate law
• Able to work under short deadlines
• Excellent communication and contract negotiation skills in English
• Proactive, pragmatic, and business-oriented approach with the ability to work independently
• Understanding privacy and AI legislation and trends are an advantage

Competencies & Behavioral Traits

• Proactive problem-solving and ownership mindset
• Ability to collaborate across teams and cultures

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth and learning opportunities
• Flexibility and work-life balance
• Collaborative and innovative culture
• Opportunity to work on impactful AI projects
• International environment and talented teams

What's it like to work at Nebius:

Fast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI 

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Nebius is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the country in which they apply and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility as a condition of hire. 

If you need accommodations during the application process, please let us know.