Senior Corporate Counsel, Data Center

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.

Primary Purpose of Role

This position will be principally responsible for supporting 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, Data Center, located in New England and actively supporting the wider Data Center Legal Team.

In addition, the individual will work closely alongside a paralegal/contract manager.

What you'll do...

• Managing day to day support for the North American 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.
• Developing 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.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to drive best practice and efficiencies throughout the Data Center business.

What you'll need...

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, bar admission in at least one U.S. state, and a minimum of five years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in private sector industry preferred

Mobility Requirements: Travel rarely required.

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