Corporate Counsel, Data Centers

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Title: Corporate Counsel, Data Centers 

Permanent role, 100% remote    

Location: Hungary/ Poland/ Romania/ Netherlands/ Spain

At Iron Mountain, we protect what our customers value most, from the everyday to the extraordinary. We build customer value around the world with a passion for preserving the physical, transforming the digital, and respecting the environmental. We pioneered the industry for global records and information management and have established some of the best customer relationships in the industry with 95% of the Fortune 1000 companies among our 225,000 loyal customers. Here, you will bring your expertise and creativity to a workplace that thrives on continuous improvement. Here, you will be part of a global workforce that embraces the differences among us. In addition, here, we will encourage you to Climb Higher for the benefit of our customers and each other. There is so much more, but enough about us. We cannot wait to hear about YOU.

Elevate the power of your work

Job summary:

This position will support the commercial agenda for Iron Mountain’s global data center business, including advising the regional management, sales, procurement and support functions on legal matters and strategic questions, negotiating, preparing or vetting and resolving legal issues with respect to customer contracts, licensing/reseller agreements and vendor/supplier agreements; and instructing and coordinating with external legal counsel in handling matters, including contentious disputes and claims related to the foregoing.

The individual must act as a conscientious business partner, delivering high quality and commercially focused legal advice, and collaborate with global legal team members, including reporting into the Manager, Senior Corporate Counsel, and Data Center, located in New England (USA) and actively supporting the wider Data Center Legal Team.

In addition, the individual will work closely alongside a Paralegal/Contract Manager.

 Key Relationships:

Main internal and external contacts will be:

• Global legal team, with regular contacts being the Data Center Legal Team
• Sales and procurement teams
• Operations teams
• Privacy and compliance teams
• Customers, contractors and suppliers
• Professionals – external law firms, accountants/auditors, and other technical consultants

Your role in our mission:

• Managing day to day legal support for the European retail data center business;
• Working with a diverse team of professionals across multiple functions, regions and time zones, and building collaborative relationships with regional and global team members.
• Leading / supporting the negotiation and drafting of a range of commercial agreements (sales and procurement) while managing multiple business transactions in accordance with approved contracting / governance / compliance practices. 
• Managing issues that arise with respect to commercial transactions, including advising the business on the implementation and interpretation of contract terms.
• Developing an understanding of Iron Mountain’s business and associated legal issues, including Iron Mountain preferred positions in contracting negotiations.
• Working with internal Legal Operations to implement and follow the approved processes for selecting, instructing and managing external counsel, and monitoring all assignments effectively with appropriate reporting to the business and oversight of performance.
• Identifying and implementing strategies for handling legal issues in creative and business-centric ways; and building / improving processes that address risk while allowing the business flexibility to move quickly.
• Liaising with Iron Mountain’s wider legal function to share best practices.

Valued skills and experience:

• Experience in commercial, corporate or real estate law;
• Strong drafting and negotiating skills in connection with business to business transactions;
• Knowledge of contract risk mitigation strategies and the ability to develop creative solutions to contracting challenges in customer, vendor and other partnership contract negotiations;
• Private practice / In-house experience;
• Ability to deliver timely results for multiple deals/projects with varying time pressures;
• Ability to work and collaborate with cross-functional teams with the ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships;
• Flexibility, initiative and ability to prioritize work;
• High degree of initiative with ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment, as well as work effectively in a remote work environment;
• Confidence in advising and influencing stakeholders, and ability to partner effectively with other corporate functions and senior leadership;
• Commitment to providing high quality legal services to internal customers and a desire to develop trusted advisor relationships with business leadership;
• Openness to new ideas and ways of working;
• Knowledge of privacy law is a plus.
• Mobility Requirements: Travel rarely required.

Discover what awaits you:

• Discover Limitless Possibilities: Embark on an exciting journey with Iron Mountain, a global organization that embraces transformation and innovation.

• Empowering Inclusion: Join a supportive environment where everyone's voice is heard, opinions are valued, and feedback is encouraged, fostering an atmosphere of inclusion and belonging.

• Global Connectivity: Connect with 26,000+ talented individuals from 59 countries, opening doors to diverse cultures and fostering global learning opportunities.
• Championing Individuality: Be part of a winning team that celebrates diversity and encourages individual differences to drive greatness.

• Competitive Total Rewards: supporting your career at Iron Mountain, family, personal wellness, and wellbeing. (Local benefits may vary based on country-specific policies.)

• Embrace Flexibility: Experience the freedom of remote/hybrid work, enabling a harmonious work-life balance (dependent on role).
• Unleash Your Potential: Access abundant opportunities for personal and professional growth, preparing you for a digitalized future.
• Valuing Every Contribution: Join a workplace that actively encourages and supports all talents, recognizing the unique impact of each individual.
• Pioneering Sustainability: Contribute to our vision of fostering a sustainable and thriving workforce, leaving an enduring legacy for generations to come.

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