Senior Corporate Counsel, Procurement

CyrusOne; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

CyrusOne seeks a Senior Corporate Counsel, Procurement to provide legal support to the procurement team, drafting and negotiating vendor contracts, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and applicable laws.

You will advise on outsourcing, technology, data privacy, and supplier engagements, while managing external counsel and developing contract templates, training, and risk-management strategies across functions.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of legal experience with emphasis on procurement, vendor contracts, or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial technology-related contracts.
• Familiarity with procurement, supply chain law, and related compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements and related procurement documents.
• Provide strategic legal advice on supplier engagements, outsourcing, IP, and data privacy.
• Develop procurement policies, templates, and training; align with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement and other departments to optimize vendor relationships and reduce risk.
• Manage external counsel for selected vendor agreements and disputes.

Skills

Negotiation

Drafting

Contract review

Risk management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Corporate Counsel, Procurement, who will be responsible for providing legal support to the procurement department, assisting with vendor management, and ensuring that the company’s procurement activities are aligned with internal policies and legal regulations.

Responsibilities:

Contract Drafting & Negotiation:

Draft, review, and negotiate vendor agreements and related documents, including supplier contracts, service agreements, software licenses, technology agreements (both on-prem and SaaS), outsourcing agreements, hardware/equipment agreements, professional/consulting agreements, statements of work, purchase orders/quotes, service level agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

Strategic Legal Advisor:

Serve as a legal advisor to various stakeholders on legal issues surrounding supplier engagements and relationships, including outsourcing, technology and intellectual property, as well as data privacy and handling of sensitive information.

Policy & Contract Template Development:

Contribute to the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures, including vendor onboarding, ethical sourcing, and contract management processes. Assist with creating and updating various vendor template agreements, including terms and conditions on the company website.

Collaboration with Procurement Team:

Partner with the procurement team to develop strategies that optimize vendor relationships while minimizing legal exposure. Assist the procurement team with RFIs, RFPs, and other competitive bid documents, as needed.

Risk Management:

Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with procurement activities. Ensure contracts comply with relevant legal standards, including anti-corruption/anti-bribery, export controls, and privacy regulations.

Compliance:

Ensure departmental compliance with company procurement policies, processes, and applicable laws. Provide counsel on compliance with applicable federal, state, and international regulations affecting procurement, in coordination with external counsel.

Dispute Resolution:

Manage procurement-related disputes, including breach of contract issues, claims related to defective goods/services, and other vendor-related matters. Coordinate with external counsel as necessary.

Training:

Provide training and updates to internal teams on legal issues, contract terms, and risk management strategies to ensure they are equipped to handle vendor relationships.

Cross-Functional Support:

Work closely with various departments, including finance, operations, engineering, and IT teams, to support the company’s strategic procurement initiatives.

Management of External Counsel:

Engage and manage external counsel, as necessary, to assist with the review and negotiation of certain vendor agreements.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• 5-9 years of experience practicing law, with at least 3 years of experience with procurement, vendor contracts, or supply chain management.
• Experience negotiating and drafting complex commercial contracts, including technology related contracts.
• Familiarity with legal issues related to procurement and supply chain management.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and risk management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a corporate legal department.
• Experience working in a law firm.
• Experience with international procurement and global vendor agreements.
• Experience managing and directing external counsel.
• Familiarity with data privacy, cybersecurity, intellectual property, and relevant industry standards.
• Must be able to travel, as needed, up to 10%.

Education / Certifications:

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admission to a state bar.

CyrusOne is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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CyrusOne is a leading global data center developer and operator specializing in delivering state-of-the-art digital infrastructure solutions. With more than 50 high-performance mission-critical facilities worldwide, the Company ensures the continued operation of digital infrastructure for nearly 1,000 customers, including approximately 200 Fortune 1000 companies.

CyrusOne’s leading global platform of hybrid-cloud and multi-cloud deployments offers customers colocation, hyperscale, and build-to-suit environments, which help enhance the strategic connections of their essential data infrastructures and support the achievement of sustainability goals.

CyrusOne data centers offer world‑class flexibility, enabling clients to modernize, simplify, and rapidly respond to changing demands. Combining exceptional financial strength, a broad global footprint, and continued investment in key digital gateway markets, CyrusOne provides the world’s largest companies with long‑term stability and strategic advantage at scale.

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