Legal Counsel - Data Center Industry

Key Responsibilities:

• Contract Management:
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, procurement contracts, and real estate leases.
  • Provide legal advice on contract-related issues, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Ensure the company's compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the jurisdictions where we operate, including data protection, environmental regulations, and industry-specific standards.
  • Advise on legal risks and regulatory requirements related to data center operations, including cross-border data transfer, cybersecurity, and energy usage.
• Corporate Governance:
  • Assist in corporate governance matters, including the preparation of board resolutions, corporate filings, and maintaining corporate records.
  • Support the company in maintaining high standards of corporate governance, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Dispute Resolution:
  • Manage and resolve legal disputes, including handling litigation, arbitration, and other forms of dispute resolution.
  • Collaborate with external legal counsel when necessary to protect the companys interests.
• Mergers & Acquisitions:
  • Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, including conducting due diligence and managing legal aspects of transaction agreements.
  • Advise on the integration of acquired entities from a legal perspective.
• Real Estate & Construction:
  • Oversee legal matters related to the acquisition, development, and management of data center properties.
  • Ensure compliance with zoning, land use, and construction laws, and manage relationships with contractors and developers.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
  • Provide training to internal teams on legal and regulatory issues relevant to the data center industry.
• Data Privacy & Security:
  • Advise on data privacy and cybersecurity matters, ensuring compliance with global data protection laws, such as GDPR.
  • Support the development of internal policies related to data handling, storage, and security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B) from a recognized university; Masters degree (LL.M) is a plus.
• Licensed to practice law in [Insert Jurisdiction].
• 8+ years of experience in a legal role ( combine In-house & Law firm experience ), with a focus on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters. Experience in the data center, technology, or real estate sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, data protection regulations, and compliance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to think strategically.
• Experience with cross-border legal issues and managing external legal counsel is an advantage.