Transaction Principal, EU

Transaction Principal, EU Overview

Anthropic is seeking a highly experienced Transaction Principal to oversee the sourcing and management of data center capacity deals across Europe. This role involves leading the entire transaction process, from initial outreach and proposal evaluation to negotiating terms and closing deals, ensuring that all technical, legal, and commercial requirements are satisfied. The successful candidate will coordinate with multiple internal teamsâ??including legal, finance, engineering, and network operationsâ??to conduct due diligence and secure stakeholder alignment before finalizing leases.

As the central point of contact, you will manage relationships with external developers, network providers, government agencies, and other organizations, providing regular updates on transaction progress. Your responsibilities include developing detailed project timelines, identifying potential risks, and ensuring that all stakeholder needs are incorporated into contractual agreements. You will also oversee infrastructure development activities to ensure projects reach construction readiness, either through direct development or partnerships with developers.

This position requires navigating complex regulatory environments across various European countries, including permitting, grid connection, and energy regulations. You will document and refine transaction processes to enable scalable expansion of Anthropicâ??s infrastructure footprint throughout the region. Collaboration with the Compute Markets team will be essential to prioritize markets, sites, and partners, and to incorporate deal insights into regional strategies.

The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in transaction management, real estate, data center leasing, or infrastructure procurement, with a proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects from start to finish. Strong negotiation skills, project management expertise, and familiarity with European markets are essential. Candidates should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments. Excellent communication skills are necessary to coordinate across time zones and diverse teams.

Anthropic offers a competitive salary package, with the understanding that the listed range may be a placeholder. The role is based in London with a hybrid working pattern, requiring at least 25% in-office presence. Visa sponsorship is available, and the company will make reasonable efforts to assist successful candidates in obtaining necessary visas. Benefits include flexible working hours, generous leave policies, and a collaborative work environment focused on impactful AI research.

Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every qualification, as diversity and inclusion are highly valued. The company emphasizes the importance of representation and ethical AI development, fostering a supportive environment for all team members.

Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s

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