Senior Legal Counsel

Who we are:

Digital Edge is a trusted and forward-looking data center platform company, established to transform digital infrastructure in Asia. Backed by Stonepeak, a leading alternative investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets, Digital Edge has in excess of US$1 billion in committed capital.

Our mission is to bridge the digital divide across Asia Pacific by building the sustainable digital ecosystems of the future. Through building and operating state-of-the-art, energy efficient data centers rich with connectivity options, we bring new colocation and interconnect options to the Asian market, making digital infrastructure deployment in the region easy, efficient and economical.

Founded in 2020 the company has grown rapidly across multiple markets in the region, and currently provides data center and fiber services across China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, and the Philippines.

This role is an exciting opportunity to join our fast growing team as we further expand our footprint across Asia.

Our values:

• Responsibility: We take ownership of our actions and outcomes.
• Innovation: We embrace change and create bold solutions.  
• Strive: We show grit, resilience and relentless drive.
• Excellence: We pursue the highest standards in all we do.   
• Respect: We act with integrity and treat others with dignity.

What we need:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support our Commercial Contracting Lead in handling customer construction, contracting and procurement matters.

Job Responsibilities:

• Advise on construction-related legal matters, such as drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including customer contracts, service level agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.

• Provide legal support and guidance on procurement matters, including drafting and negotiating supply agreements, vendor contracts, and service agreements.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, finance, and technical teams, to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks in commercial transactions.

• Provide legal opinions and advice on regulatory compliance matters in connection with responsibility areas (including data privacy, cybersecurity, and environmental regulations).

• Monitor legal developments in the industry, focusing on key responsibility areas and provide updates and guidance to the organization on relevant legal issues and best practices.

• Manage outside counsel and legal service providers as needed to support the company's legal needs.

• Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies, procedures, and templates to streamline the contracting process and ensure consistency across the organization.

Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with admission to practice law in India, Hong Kong, Australia, Singapore, the United Kingdom, or the United States.

• 5-8 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial construction, contracting, and procurement law, preferably with experience in the data center or technology industry.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, and contract management skills, with a proven ability to handle complex commercial transactions.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to provide practical and commercially-oriented legal solutions.

• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Proficiency in English is required, with fluency in Hindi, Mandarin or other Asian languages being an advantage.

Desirable Qualities:

• Prior experience working in-house or in a law firm supporting clients in the data center, technology, or telecommunications industries.

• Familiarity with industry-standard contracts and best practices in the data center and technology sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and rapidly-evolving industry.

• Strong commitment to professional ethics and integrity.

If you are a highly skilled and experienced legal professional with a passion for technology and a desire to make an impact in the data center industry, we would love to hear from you.