Senior Legal Counsel

• Lead legal support for AI, data centre and digital infrastructure growth
• Advise on strategic investments, financing and M&A transactions
  
  

About Our Client

Our client is a market-leading technology and digital infrastructure company with a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region. The organisation is investing heavily in next-generation digital infrastructure, including AI-ready data centres, cloud platforms, connectivity networks and emerging technology ecosystems.

With a reputation for innovation, strategic growth and long-term infrastructure development, the business offers professionals the opportunity to work on industry-defining projects that support the digital transformation of enterprises and economies across the region.

Job Description

• Serve as a key legal business partner supporting strategic infrastructure and technology initiatives across the region.
• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders on business-critical projects and investments.
• Lead the drafting, review and negotiation of a broad range of commercial agreements, infrastructure contracts and strategic partnerships.
• Support major transactions including project development, financing arrangements, capital raising activities, joint ventures and M&A opportunities.
• Advise on legal and commercial risks associated with new markets, emerging technologies and innovative business models.
• Collaborate closely with business, finance, corporate development and operational teams to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Develop risk management frameworks and governance processes that balance commercial objectives with legal and regulatory requirements.
  
  

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Senior Legal Counsel Should Have

• A professional legal qualification, such as LLB or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years of post-qualification experience gained in private practice and/or in-house environments.
• Strong background in corporate transactions, project development, infrastructure, finance and/or M&A matters.
• Experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to provide pragmatic, solutions-oriented legal advice within a fast-paced commercial environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with a genuine interest in technology, digital infrastructure and emerging AI-related developments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
• Self-motivated individual with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Collaborative approach and proven ability to work across cross-functional teams.
  
  

What's on Offer

This opportunity provides exposure to some of the region's most significant digital infrastructure and technology investments. The successful candidate will work alongside experienced business leaders on complex, high-value transactions involving AI, cloud, connectivity and infrastructure assets. Alongside strong career development prospects, the organisation offers a collaborative culture, ongoing learning opportunities, regional exposure and the chance to play a meaningful role in shaping the future of digital infrastructure across Asia.

Contact

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