Transaction Manager, Canada
About this role
Driving the commercial sourcing and transaction execution process for Canadian data center capacity deals forms the core of daily responsibilities. This professional leads RFP processes, negotiates term sheets, and serves as the central leader ensuring seamless stakeholder alignment from initial sourcing through lease execution.
Anthropic operates as a public benefit corporation focused on creating reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems. The infrastructure team builds the underlying capacity necessary for large-scale AI research and deployment, requiring dedicated commercial leadership to scale operations effectively across Canada.
Candidates who thrive in this environment possess deep expertise in the Canadian leasing compute space and demonstrate the ability to manage complex digital infrastructure development to a construction-ready state. A strong combination of negotiation acumen, cross-functional project management, and strategic infrastructure experience suits this position well.
What you will do
- Manage network relationships across data center developers, brokers, and power contacts to identify capacity opportunities and options.
- Lead RFP processes and commercial sourcing for Canadian data center deals through developer outreach and competitive selection.
- Negotiate term sheets and structure commercial terms that meet technical and business requirements while maintaining developer partnerships.
- Bridge the gap from LOI to executed transactions by satisfying all commercial, technical, and legal requirements for deal closure.
- Coordinate cross-functional due diligence teams and serve as the single point of contact for auxiliary organizations.
- Develop and maintain transaction timelines while proactively identifying risks that could impact deal closure.
- Document and refine transaction processes and playbooks to support scalable infrastructure expansion.
- Translate technical and operational needs into contractual terms within commercial agreements.
What you need
- Have 10+ years of experience in transaction management, commercial real estate, data center leasing, or infrastructure procurement.
- Possess a proven track record of managing complex, multi-stage transactions from sourcing through execution.
- Demonstrate strong negotiation skills with experience structuring term sheets, LOIs, and commercial agreements.
- Excel at project management and coordinate across legal, technical, finance, and operational teams simultaneously.
- Bring experience with RFP processes and competitive sourcing for large-scale infrastructure or real estate transactions.
- Communicate exceptionally well as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external partners.
- Operate effectively in fast-paced, ambiguous environments where processes are built alongside execution.
- Act as an expert in the Canadian leasing compute space.
Nice to have
- Experience with data center or hyperscale infrastructure transactions specifically
- Understanding of technical requirements for AI/ML workloads including power density, cooling, and network connectivity
- Familiarity with data center developer ecosystems and market dynamics
- Experience in high-growth technology companies managing infrastructure expansion
- Background in corporate development, strategic partnerships, or infrastructure investment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- Optional equity donation matching
- Generous vacation and parental leave
- Flexible working hours
- Lovely office space for collaboration
Questions candidates ask
What is the remote policy for this role?
The position is remote-friendly with required travel in Canada, and staff are expected to be in an office at least 25% of the time, though some roles may require more office presence.
What kind of background is required for this position?
Candidates need 10+ years of experience in transaction management, commercial real estate, data center leasing, or infrastructure procurement, along with expertise in the Canadian leasing compute space.
Does the company sponsor visas?
Anthropic does sponsor visas and will make every reasonable effort to secure one if an offer is made, retaining an immigration lawyer to assist with the process.