Principal, Digital Infrastructure Counsel; Leasing & Customer Relationships

Overview

Ada Infrastructure, part of Ares Management Corporation, is a global data center business delivering reliable, secure, and sustainable digital infrastructure. It operates eight campuses in Japan, the UK, and Brazil, providing over 850MW of power and more than 1,500MW in its pipeline.

• Provide expert legal advice and guidance to revenue, product, and marketing teams on contract negotiations, lease agreements, joint ventures, intellectual property, advertising and marketing regulations, and data privacy laws.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements including sales contracts, licensing agreements, service level agreements, partnership agreements, and lease agreements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop legal strategies that support business objectives while minimizing legal risks.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards; keep the organization informed of changes.
• Advise on product development and marketing initiatives.
• Manage litigation matters related to sales, product, marketing, and real estate activities, including disputes with customers, vendors, landlords, and regulatory authorities.
• Assist in developing and implementing corporate policies and procedures related to sales, product, and marketing to promote compliance and risk management.
• Develop and deliver training to internal stakeholders on legal issues relevant to sales, product development, and marketing.
• Engage and manage external counsel, drive efficient execution, cost management, and consistency of legal approach across transactions.
• Support corporate governance initiatives and compliance programs to maintain the company's integrity and reputation.
• Provide legal and structural advice to asset managers and alternative investment platforms on fund structures, management companies, carried interest arrangements, co‑investments, and strategic partnerships.
• Partner with senior stakeholders on new initiatives such as expansion into new geographies.
• Drive best practices by developing scalable processes, playbooks, and precedent documentation for the Digital Infrastructure pipeline.

• JD required with strong academic background.
• 10+ years of strong technical and analytical capabilities; proven experience navigating complex legal and business issues in a fast‑paced environment.
• High degree of personal integrity, accountability, professionalism, and client‑focused mindset.
• Strong understanding of sales, product, and marketing processes.
• Proven track record of negotiating and drafting complex commercial agreements.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to move fast, take smart risks, and motivate and guide teams.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, with superior project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Enthusiastic team player who adapts well to changing circumstances, is resilient and flexible, and values feedback.

• Executive presence to engage, challenge, and influence senior leaders.
• Strong commercial mindset paired with operational discipline.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and facilitation skills.
• Highly analytical and data‑informed, translating insights into action.
• Entrepreneurial, comfortable building from the ground up.
• High standards for quality, rigor, and impact.
• Comfortable working across time zones and cultures.

Base salary range: $300,000–$350,000 per annum, plus discretionary performance‑based bonus. Total compensation may include additional benefits.

Core benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; flexible savings accounts (FSA), healthcare savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution; basic and voluntary life insurance; long‑term and short‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits. Additional benefits include access to a world‑class medical advisory team, mental health and well‑being apps, financial wellness services, parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship, and more.