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full-timeLegal Counsel
Volta · London, UK
Volta is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform that builds and operates the compute layer needed for modern artificial‑intelligence workloads. The company designs, finances, and runs data‑center clusters and provides related software services, operating from offices in London, Palo Alto and New York. The Legal Counsel role will sit with the executive and legal teams, handling the drafting, review and negotiation of a broad set of commercial agreements. Daily work includes preparing vendor, procurement and customer contracts, advising business units on contractual risk, supporting procurement and delivery teams on equipment and construction agreements for data‑center projects, and assisting with corporate structuring, entity formation and governance matters. The position also involves maintaining contract templates, tracking obligations, and collaborating with the General Counsel on regulatory, tax and policy issues as needed. The role suits a commercial lawyer with four or more years of experience, a JD and active bar membership in the US or England, who is comfortable managing high‑volume contracts, working closely with non‑legal stakeholders, and thriving in a fast‑growing technology environment.
About Volta Volta is the category-defining, fully vertically integrated AI infrastructure platform – from capital to clusters to software, under a founder-led enterprise. Our mission is The Utility of Compute™: AI infrastructure as dependable and available as electricity, for every organization that needs it. Launched with a $10B strategic partnership with one of the leading frontier AI labs, a Series A led by Andreessen Horowitz, and a $5B AI Infrastructure Fund, Volta is building the infrastructure layer of the AI era from the ground up. We are 100+ people across London, Palo Alto, and New York, with rapid growth expectations to hundreds. About The Role This Legal Counsel role will support Volta's Executive team and Legal / Compliance team in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating the agreements that underpin the company's fundraising, strategic direction and operations — from capital raises with investors / debt financings, vendor / procurement contracts to customer / partnership agreements. This role works also closely with the Delivery, Procurement, and Corporate Development teams across a fast-moving infrastructure business, and is well suited to a lawyer who enjoys getting close to the commercial detail. What You Will Be Doing Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including vendor, procurement, and customer agreements, factoring in commercial risk, operational requirements, and bankability considerations for financing Advise internal stakeholders on contractual risk, obligations, and negotiation strategy Support procurement and delivery teams on equipment, construction, and services agreements for data center projects Assist with corporate and structuring functions (entity structuring / formation, corporate workflows, governance negotiations) Maintain and improve contract templates, playbooks, and approval workflows Track contractual obligations and support compliance with commercial terms Collaborate with the General Counsel / VP Legal on regulatory, tax and policy matters as needed Support due diligence for partnerships, financings, and other transactions Stay current on relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the business What You Bring 4+ years of experience as a commercial lawyer, in-house or at a law firm, ideally supporting infrastructure, technology, or energy clients J.D. and active bar membership in a relevant jurisdiction (US / England) Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills Experience with vendor, procurement, or construction-related agreements is a plus Ability to manage a high volume of contracts and competing priorities Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and communication skills Comfortable working directly with business stakeholders outside of Legal Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment REQ-30 What We Offer At Volta, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported, trusted and able to grow. We're building a company where you can make an impact, keep a healthy balance between work and life, and build a career you're proud of. As a global team, we do our best to provide great benefits wherever you're based. While some benefits vary by country due to local regulations, we believe looking after our people is simply the right thing to do. Competitive salary based on the work you do here, not your previous salary Equity in Volta, giving you the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success Retirement/pension contributions Comprehensive health, wellbeing and insurance benefits Generous number of vacation days each year Additional Information Background Checks All offers of employment at Volta are conditional on the satisfactory completion of pre-employment screening, which includes confirmation of your right to work, verification of your employment history and a criminal record check, where this is permitted by local law. Screening is carried out by Zinc, an accredited third-party provider, after an offer is made and all information is handled confidentially and in accordance with applicable data protection law. Equal Opportunity Volta is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and make employment decisions based on skills, qualifications, experience and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. Accessibility Volta is committed to providing an accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. If you require accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please contact us at Candidate Privacy Notice By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal data for recruitment purposes in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the UK GDPR, EU GDPR and relevant US state privacy regulation
| Role | Legal Counsel |
|---|---|
| Company | Volta |
| Location | London, UK |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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