This senior in-house legal role responsible for leading the end-to-end contracting process for the company's commercial activities in the data center sector. The role sits within the legal function and acts as the primary legal business partner to the sales and project delivery teams, owning contract strategy and negotiation on high-value, complex deals.
- Own the full contract lifecycle for high-value customer contracts covering the supply of products, services and solutions for data center projects, from initial terms negotiation through to close-out and dispute resolution.
- Lead negotiations directly with sophisticated counterparties including hyperscalers, colocation operators, main contractors, and large enterprise customers.
- Act as the primary legal business partner to the sales and project delivery functions, providing pragmatic, commercially focused advice at all stages of the deal.
- Develop and own the company's standard contract framework, including customer-facing terms, supply chain terms, NDAs, and teaming agreements, keeping these current and fit for purpose as the business grows.
- Drive continuous improvement in contracting processes, approval workflows, and risk governance, including building out a contract management system and playbook.
- Provide strategic input on risk appetite and escalation thresholds, working with senior leadership and the wider legal team to shape policy.
- Oversee post-execution contract management, including managing variations and claims, and leading dispute resolution efforts.
- Engage and manage external counsel where specialist advice is required, controlling cost and quality of output.
- Support the business on M&A, partnerships, or new market entry where contractual due diligence or structuring is required.
- Legal degree and qualified lawyer required
- At least 10 years’ legal experience in contract drafting and negotiation (in a law-firm and/or in-house)
- Qualified lawyer with significant post-qualification experience in commercial contracts, gained in-house or in private practice with a strong in-house secondment or client-facing background.
- Proven track record negotiating and closing complex, high-value B2B contracts (ideally in data center, technology infrastructure, or industrial supply sectors).
- Deep expertise in risk allocation: liability frameworks, warranties, liquidated damages, indemnities, step-in rights, termination, etc.
- Confident dealing with technically complex schedules covering performance specifications, SLAs, acceptance testing, commissioning milestones.
- Experience managing a contract function or demonstrable readiness to do so, including process ownership, template management, and stakeholder training.
- Strong commercial judgment and the confidence to challenge both counterparties and internal stakeholders where appropriate.
- Experience instructing and managing external counsel effectively and cost-consciously.
- Ability to operate at pace in a project-driven environment with multiple concurrent deals at various stages.
- International contracting experience, particularly across European jurisdictions.
- Direct experience in the data center sector and familiarity with hyperscaler and colocation procurement processes and standard form contracts is a plus.
- Experience with NEC or FIDIC contract suites is an advantage.
- Experience and communication skills to engage credibly at senior management level internally, and with senior counterparties externally.
- Fluent in English. Additional European languages are a plus.
- Wide range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
- Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
- Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
- Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
- Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
- Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
- Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
- Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
- Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions
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Skills Required
- Legal degree
- Qualified lawyer
- At least 10 years of legal experience in contract drafting and negotiation
- Significant post-qualification experience in commercial contracts
- Experience negotiating and closing complex, high-value B2B contracts
- Expertise in liability, warranties, liquidated damages, indemnities, step-in rights, and termination provisions
- Experience with technically complex schedules, performance specifications, SLAs, acceptance testing, and commissioning milestones
- Experience managing a contract function, including process ownership, template management, and stakeholder training
- Experience instructing and managing external counsel
- International contracting experience, particularly across European jurisdictions
- Fluent English
- Data center, technology infrastructure, or industrial supply sector experience
- Experience with hyperscaler and colocation procurement processes and standard-form contracts
- Experience with NEC or FIDIC contract suites
- Additional European languages
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