US Qualified Attorney

About Zettabyte

• AI computing company: we turn GPU hardware into reliable, high-utilisation AI compute through software, orchestration and full lifecycle operations
• What we offer: enterprise GPU cloud and AI inference, software for data centre owners to run their own GPU clouds, turnkey and sovereign AI data centres, edge computing and GPU financing
• Who we work with: GPU owners, data centre operators, enterprises, OEMs, integrators and financiers across multiple markets
• How we work: fast-moving and high-accountability; we value speed, ambition, clarity, ownership and measurable outcomes

Role Summary

The US Qualified Attorney leads US-law matters for Zettabyte.

The role supports the company's US operations, cross-border transactions and regulatory compliance.

Reporting Line

Reports to: Legal Officer

Key Responsibilities

• US commercial contracting: draft, review and negotiate US-law customer, partner, vendor and hosting agreements, including MSAs, SOWs, NDAs and software licences. Ensure contracts align with business intent and operational realities.
• Corporate support: support governance and corporate housekeeping for US operations, including board materials, filings and investor diligence.
• Export controls and sanctions: advise on US export control and sanctions considerations for GPU hardware, software and cloud services, and coordinate with specialised external counsel as needed.
• US employment: support HR on US offer letters, employment agreements, contractor arrangements, policies and state-specific requirements.
• Data privacy and security: review data processing terms, security addenda and US privacy requirements in customer and vendor contracts.
• IP support: support trademark, licensing and IP protection matters under US law.
• Cross-border coordination: work with the legal team in Taipei and Singapore to align contract positions, templates and approval processes across jurisdictions.
• External counsel management: scope, instruct and manage US external counsel, keeping matters on budget and on schedule.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active admission to at least one US state bar, in good standing
• 5+ years of relevant legal experience at a law firm or in-house, with a strong commercial contracting background
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating technology and services agreements (MSA, SOW, NDA, licensing)
• Working knowledge of US export control and sanctions regulations as they apply to technology transactions
• Ability to operate independently across time zones in a fast-growing company with limited existing legal infrastructure
• Excellent judgement and the ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes
• High integrity, discretion and commitment to protecting the company while enabling growth

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience in cloud infrastructure, data centres, semiconductors, GPU hardware or enterprise software licensing
• Experience supporting venture financing, strategic investments or cross-border corporate structuring
• Proficiency in Mandarin
• Comfortable using AI tools for contract analysis, clause comparisons and drafting acceleration, with strict confidentiality controls

What Success Looks Like (First 90 to 180 Days)

• US contract templates and a review process in place
• Export control and sanctions guidance agreed with the compliance team
• US corporate records and filings up to date
• External US counsel used for scoped, specialised matters only

Why This Role Matters

• Lead on US law: the role is the company's lead on US law, covering commercial deals, export controls and US employment matters.
• Flexible location: the role can be based in Palo Alto or remotely within the United States.

Working Norms at Zettabyte

• Bias to action: deliver drafts quickly, then iterate on feedback
• Be precise: double-check numbers and facts; sloppy analysis creates downstream cost
• Make it usable: package outputs for decision-making, not data dumps
• Own the process: whoever drives a deliverable manages stakeholders and timelines
• Learn the ecosystem: understand GPUs, cluster operations and the buyer landscape

Details

• Workplace: Hybrid in Palo Alto (3 days in office, 2 days remote), or remote within the United States with team presence in Seattle and Palo Alto and core hours of 10:00 to 15:00 PT
• Employment type: Full-time
• Compensation: USD 220,000 to 280,000 a year base salary, plus equity
• Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; paid time off and US public holidays; equity
• Work authorisation: Must be authorised to work in the United States
• Equal opportunity: Zettabyte is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status; qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records are considered in line with applicable fair chance laws, including the California Fair Chance Act

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