Senior Legal Counsel, Technology Procurement

IREN

$270K — $340K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years post-qualification experience in technology procurement, supply chain, or strategic sourcing.
  • Expertise in data centre, semiconductor, cloud infrastructure, or capital equipment sectors.
  • Active legal license in at least one US state, with knowledge of export controls and tariffs being a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with intent-driven, independent work style.
  • Excellent time management and multitasking skills under pressure.

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate technology procurement contracts for GPUs and hardware supply agreements.
  • Advise on risk allocation related to warranties, delivery, and liabilities within supply chain agreements.
  • Provide guidance on export controls and global supply chain compliance, liaising with external counsel when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain procurement templates and guidance notes for consistent contracting practices.
  • Manage vendor disputes and oversee claims escalations.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant company contributions.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions for financial security.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays to support work-life balance.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and training within the organization.
Full Job Description
Job description

Job Type: Full-Time | Location: San Francisco | Department: Legal | Work Location Type: #Hybrid
The Senior Legal Counsel, Technology Procurement will serve as the dedicated legal partner to IREN's Vice President, AI Infrastructure Supply Chain and her growing team - owning the full spectrum of technology procurement and supply chain legal work to secure the GPUs, other compute hardware and critical infrastructure equipment that power IREN's AI Cloud Services.

Job requirements

  • At least 12 years' post-qualification experience at a leading law firm or equivalent in-house, with deep expertise in technology procurement, supply chain or strategic sourcing, ideally in the data centre, semiconductor, cloud infrastructure or capital equipment sectors.
  • Admitted to practise and in good standing in at least one US state; familiarity with export controls, sanctions and tariffs affecting global hardware supply chains an advantage.
  • You like to solve real problems and move fast with intention, work independently while collaborating globally with business teams, vendors and advisors, and have strong commerciality, judgement and stakeholder management skills.
  • Superior time management and multitasking skills with a strong sense of urgency.


Job responsibilities

  • Technology procurement contracts. Structure, draft and negotiate GPU and compute hardware purchase and supply agreements, master purchase agreements, equipment supply contracts (e.g. networking infrastructure), software licensing, cloud and SaaS agreements, and logistics and freight contracts, from initial structuring through negotiation execution and ongoing contract management.
  • Risk allocation. Advise on supply chain risk allocation, including warranties, delivery and delay regimes, liquidated damages, limitation of liability, indemnities, IP ownership and licensing, payment security and termination rights.
  • Trade compliance. Counsel the business on export controls, sanctions, tariffs and import/customs matters affecting global hardware supply chains, engaging specialist outside counsel where needed.
  • Templates, playbooks and guidance. Prepare and maintain templates, playbooks and guidance notes on technology procurement, enabling the business to contract consistently, at pace and at scale.
  • Disputes and escalations. Manage vendor disputes, claims and escalations.


Job benefits

At IREN, we offer a highly competitive compensation package that includes base salary, annual performance incentives, and opportunities to build long-term wealth through equity programs. These offerings are part of our broader Total Rewards package, thoughtfully designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term success.
Compensation
  • Salary range (for San Francisco, California location): USD $270,000 - 340,000/annum, depending on experience
  • Short-term and Long-term Incentive Programs
Health & Wellness
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage - 100% company paid for employees, 75% company paid coverage for dependents
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Voluntary life, critical illness, and accident coverage available
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) - when combined with the High-Deductible Health Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Financial Well-Being
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Financial wellness tools and resources
Time Off & Flexibility
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  • Flexible work arrangements
Growth & Development
  • Opportunities for advancement and internal mobility
  • Training and personal development opportunities
Lifestyle & Culture
  • Company events and team-building activities
    We value diverse perspectives and believe that skills can be developed. If you're passionate about this role, we want to hear from you - whether you meet every criteria or not. Your unique experiences might be exactly what we need!

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