Senior Legal Counsel Manager (AI Computing/ Saas)

PaleBlueDot AI is a global AI compute platform dedicated to empowering AI everywhere for everyone. We deliver cost-effective, high-quality AI compute solutions through customized compute and platform services.

PaleBlueDot AI is seeking a highly experienced and commercially-focused Legal and Compliance Manager to lead legal structuring and risk mitigation for our global Cloud Service and Procurement operations. This role is ideal for a candidate with mandatory prior experience at a major cloud service provider, specialized in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, risk assessment, and legal execution of commercial frameworks for complex cross‑border Cloud Service and Procurement projects.
• Serve as the primary legal partner for business teams, negotiating and finalizing critical commercial agreements (including MSAs, SLAs, and SOWs) to enable global operations while protecting the Group’s interests.
• Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents to ensure full compliance with U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Manage end‑to‑end legal processes for high‑value cross‑border transactions.

Commercial Transaction & Contract Management

• Manage the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and robustness across all documents.
• Draft and aggressively review
  egotiates complex cloud service contracts, procurement agreements, and partner agreements, prioritizing business enablement and strategic objectives.

Compliance System Development & Maintenance

• Establish and maintain the Group’s compliance scheme with regular updates to U.S., Japan, Singapore, and other onshore regimes.
• Monitor global sanctions updates (e.g., U.S. BIS) and design robust contingency plans.

Risk Mitigation & Crisis Response

• Manage legal responses to commercial emergencies (e.g., contract defaults, major vendor disputes) and coordinate external counsel resources effectively.

Qualifications

Education

• LL.B., LL.M, JD or higher in Law from a prestigious university.

Experience priorities

• Direct commercial legal experience supporting a global Cloud Service Provider (CSP) or large‑scale SaaS company, with a focus on enterprise contract negotiation and procurement.
• Led complex cross‑border commercial contract negotiations or transactional legal projects.
• Deep understanding of commercial contracting norms and regulatory differences between different jurisdictions (U.S., APAC, etc.).

Core Competencies

• Native‑level English drafting and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal tech tools for contract management and workflow efficiency.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary: Aligned with experience and geo‑market.
• Benefits: Comprehensive global health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

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