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Senior Legal Counsel, Germany & Operations EMEA(m/w/x)
Legal strategy and contract negotiation for data center construction projects at a global data center operator. 5 years post qualification experience required, with commercial transactions knowledge. Above market compensation package.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
- In-house experience preferred but not essential
- Good knowledge of commercial transactions and supply chain agreements
- Experience in providing hands-on advice on time critical legal matters
- Experience in legal reviews, negotiations, and drafting contracts
- Experience working in multiple jurisdictions preferred
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Team player and valued part of the Legal team
- Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed
- Ability to find creative solutions to mitigate legal risks
- Ability to analyse and understand complex business concepts
Tasks
- Lead and support contract projects, including structuring, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
- Manage legal work and instruct outside counsel for Operations EMEA and Germany
- Support global legal strategy for construction and development projects in Germany
- Oversee contract management and governance, maintaining relevant legal documents
- Participate in meetings and negotiations with business, authorities, and third parties
- Assist with legal due diligence for various group matters as needed
- Provide practical advice on complex matters in Construction, Public Policy, and Employment/HR
- Coordinate with and lead external counsel on regulatory and legal requirements
- Develop standard forms, templates, and policies, identifying opportunities for automation
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardization in the Legal department
- Offer proactive, business-focused legal advice to support Vantage's strategic objectives
- Collaborate with the Operations team on drafting and negotiating maintenance and service contracts
- Support the EMEA Legal team in advising on supply chain and commercial contracts
- Manage outside counsel for jurisdiction-specific legal advice
- Assist in designing and implementing processes for contracting and compliance matters
- Develop templates to enable effective business operations while managing risk
- Foster collaboration with Sales, Procurement, and Development to ensure operational success
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Above market total compensation package
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Retirement Plans
- Retirement benefits
More Vacation Days
- Paid leave benefits
Learning & Development
- Training and development
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Senior Legal Counsel, Germany & Operations EMEA(m/w/x)
Legal strategy and contract negotiation for data center construction projects at a global data center operator. 5 years post qualification experience required, with commercial transactions knowledge. Above market compensation package.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience
- In-house experience preferred but not essential
- Good knowledge of commercial transactions and supply chain agreements
- Experience in providing hands-on advice on time critical legal matters
- Experience in legal reviews, negotiations, and drafting contracts
- Experience working in multiple jurisdictions preferred
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Team player and valued part of the Legal team
- Flexible, adaptable, and self-directed
- Ability to find creative solutions to mitigate legal risks
- Ability to analyse and understand complex business concepts
Tasks
- Lead and support contract projects, including structuring, reviewing, and negotiating agreements
- Manage legal work and instruct outside counsel for Operations EMEA and Germany
- Support global legal strategy for construction and development projects in Germany
- Oversee contract management and governance, maintaining relevant legal documents
- Participate in meetings and negotiations with business, authorities, and third parties
- Assist with legal due diligence for various group matters as needed
- Provide practical advice on complex matters in Construction, Public Policy, and Employment/HR
- Coordinate with and lead external counsel on regulatory and legal requirements
- Develop standard forms, templates, and policies, identifying opportunities for automation
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and standardization in the Legal department
- Offer proactive, business-focused legal advice to support Vantage's strategic objectives
- Collaborate with the Operations team on drafting and negotiating maintenance and service contracts
- Support the EMEA Legal team in advising on supply chain and commercial contracts
- Manage outside counsel for jurisdiction-specific legal advice
- Assist in designing and implementing processes for contracting and compliance matters
- Develop templates to enable effective business operations while managing risk
- Foster collaboration with Sales, Procurement, and Development to ensure operational success
Work Experience
- 5 years
Education
- Bachelor's degreeOR
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
Benefits
Competitive Pay
- Above market total compensation package
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health and welfare benefits
Retirement Plans
- Retirement benefits
More Vacation Days
- Paid leave benefits
Learning & Development
- Training and development
About the Company
Vantage Data Centers Germany GmbH
Industry
IT
Description
Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises.
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