Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure
DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.
As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.
If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.
Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate procurement contracts. Role may expand to include other agreements, such data center services agreements, colocation contracts, power purchase agreements, interconnection agreements, and SLAs with enterprise clients and hyperscale operators
- Provide legal advice on various other legal matters, as needed (such as privacy laws, intellectual property laws and other laws and regulations) relevant to the daily operations of the business
- Coordinate cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional regulatory approvals
- Navigate zoning, permitting, environmental compliance, and land use matters for data center developments
- Manage relationships with internal business stakeholders, Legal department and external counsels
Requirements:
- An LLB degree or above from a reputable university in a common law jurisdiction
- Qualified to practice law in Singapore / Malaysia. Qualifications or experience practicing in other common law jurisdictions is a strong plus
- At least 4 years of experience in a major international/Malaysia/Singapore top tier law firm
- Demonstrated expertise in procurement, construction, data center and general commercial contracts (telecommunications, or technology infrastructure sectors also a strong plus)
- English and Malay speaker with strong command of MS Office software applications (e.g., Word, Excel and Powerpoint)
- Excellent drafting skills (English and Malay) and strong negotiation skills
DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.
Skills Required
- LLB degree or above from a reputable university in a common law jurisdiction
- Qualified to practice law in Singapore or Malaysia
- Qualifications or experience practicing in other common law jurisdictions
- At least 4 years' experience in a major international/Malaysia/Singapore top-tier law firm
- Demonstrated expertise in procurement, construction, data center and general commercial contracts
- Experience in telecommunications or technology infrastructure sectors
- Fluency in English and Malay
- Strong command of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent drafting (English and Malay) and strong negotiation skills
- Knowledge of zoning, permitting, environmental compliance and land use for data center developments
- Ability to coordinate cross-border transactions and multi-jurisdictional regulatory approvals
- Experience managing relationships with internal stakeholders and external counsel
What We Do
DayOne is a data center pioneer that develops and operates next-gen digital infrastructure for industry leaders who demand reliable, cost-effective and quickly scalable solutions. Our cutting-edge facilities empower hyperscalers and large enterprises to achieve rapid deployment and enhance connectivity, driving transformative engagement and innovation as we shape the future of industries. DayOne's data centers are located across key markets, including Singapore, Johor (Malaysia), Batam (Indonesia), Greater Bangkok, Hong Kong SAR, Tokyo, and beyond. Headquartered in Singapore, DayOne’s leadership team draws on over two decades of industry experience and a track record of building Asia's largest data center business. With DayOne, they have created the SIJORI (Singapore, Johor, and Riau Islands) market as a global data center hub. As demand for strategically located and customized data centers rises, DayOne's entrepreneurial spirit, customer-first strategy, deep local partnerships, and agile executional capabilities uniquely position us to power the growth ambitions of leading hyperscalers and large enterprises around the world.
