Corporate Counsel (Data Centers)
Who We Are:
Galaxy is a global leader in digital assets and data center infrastructure, delivering solutions that accelerate progress in finance and artificial intelligence. We believe that blockchain and digital asset innovation will transform how value moves through the world – and we’re building the products and services to make that future a reality.
Our institutional digital assets platform spans trading, investment banking, asset management, staking, self-custody, and tokenization technology. We also invest in and operate cutting-edge data center infrastructure to power AI and high-performance computing, addressing the growing demand for scalable energy and compute in the U.S.
We work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping institutions, startups, and developers navigate a digitally native economy. Led by CEO and Founder Michael Novogratz, our team blends deep crypto expertise with institutional experience and a shared commitment to shaping the future of Web3 and AI.
Galaxy is headquartered in New York City, with offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
To learn more about our businesses and products, visit www.galaxy.com.
What We Value:
We are a diverse team of free thinkers, and fast movers united to help investors and creators energize the global economy. We are looking for individuals who thrive in a culture of builders and overachievers and embrace high performance, transparent feedback, and a mission-first approach. Our culture shapes our way of working and gets us where we want to be.
- Seek Excellence.
- Be Selective To Be Effective.
- Be Highly Aligned, Loosely Coupled.
- Disagree Transparently.
- Encourage Independent Decision-Making.
- Build Dream Teams.
Who You Are:
Reporting to the Head of Legal, Data Centers, the Corporate Counsel will support legal matters related to the construction, procurement, and operation of large-scale data center projects. This role will serve as a key legal partner to internal construction, procurement, engineering, and operations teams and will lead negotiations of complex vendor and third-party agreements. The Corporate Counsel will provide strategic legal advice and manage outside counsel across multiple project phases.
What You’ll Do:
- Structure, negotiate, and draft a wide range of agreements supporting data center construction and operations, including construction contracts, procurement agreements, master services agreements, equipment supply agreements, and other vendor and third-party contracts.
- Provide legal support for large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure projects from development through operations.
- Advise internal stakeholders on risk allocation, contract interpretation, and dispute mitigation related to construction and operational matters.
- Negotiate confidentiality agreements and other commercial contracts as required.
- Support compliance with contractual obligations and company policies.
- Manage and oversee outside counsel on construction, procurement, and operational legal matters.
- Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on company strategies and their implementation within the data center platform.
What We’re Looking For:
- 3-5 years of legal experience, with significant experience in construction, procurement, operations, and vendor contract negotiation for large-scale projects.
- Prior experience at a nationally recognized law firm (big law), with infrastructure, construction, or complex commercial contracting exposure.
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and partner closely with cross-functional business teams.
- Juris Doctor degree.
- Active member in good standing of at least one U.S. state bar.
- Experience supporting large capital projects, ideally data centers or other critical infrastructure.
- Experience managing outside counsel and advising on risk in high-value, time-sensitive projects.
- Familiarity with procurement and operational issues in a highly technical environment preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive base salary and discretionary bonus
- Flexible Time Off (i.e. unlimited paid vacation days)
- Company paid Holidays (11)
- Company paid sick leave
- Company-paid health and protective benefits for employees, partners, and other dependents
- 3% 401(k) company contribution
- Generous paid Parental Leave
- Free virtual coaching and counseling sessions through Ginger
- Opportunities to learn about the Crypto industry
- Free daily snacks in-office
- Smart, entrepreneurial, and fun colleagues
- Employee Resource Groups
Apply now and join us on our mission to engineer a new economic paradigm.
Galaxy respects diversity and seeks to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived age, race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital or partnership or caregiver status, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military or veteran status, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, or other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation to the known limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you believe you require such assistance to complete the application process or to participate in an interview, please contact careers@galaxy.com.