Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia NEXTDC Full time

**Company Description**
At NEXTDC we have been building the heart of Australia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the broad requirements of local and international companies.

We are establishing a new data centre in KL, meeting the current and future digital needs of Malaysia by accelerating job skills, direct investment and economic prosperity.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer-centric data centre services company.

As our local Legal Counsel joining us on a permanent basis, you will initially be responsible for covering our role of Legal Counsel & Property Portfolio Manager. This will see you managing all responsibilities and hold accountability for the overall performance of NEXTDC’s property portfolio; providing legal services to internal stakeholders.

Following on from this; your ongoing responsibilities will include the efficient provision of legal services for our Engineering and Design team, Capital Works and Vendor Management teams to mitigate risks.

**Your key responsibilities**:
**Property Management**
- Providing expert legal advice for NEXTDC’s operations and business, including sales, marketing, intellectual property, general contract and regulatory matters;
- Leading the review, preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements including both sales and supplier contracts;
- Assisting in the development of policies, procedures, and training programmes for staff on relevant legal issues;
- Engaging with the management team and external advisers in the evaluation, structuring and documentation of future business opportunities; and
- Acting as a single point of responsibility and accountability for the overall management of NEXTDC’s property portfolio, including negotiating and managing leases with tenants and ensuring adequate insurances are maintained.

**Legal Services**:

- Provide expert legal advice for Internal Stakeholders, including the review, preparation, negotiation and amendment of relevant legal documentation including:

- construction contracts, design and project development consultant agreements and equipment supply agreements.
- Sales and leasing contracts and related matters
- intellectual property and general contract matters
- ad hoc legal advice on regulatory matters relevant to NEXTDC
- Assist in the development of policies, procedures and training programmes for staff on relevant legal issues
- Provide expert legal advice in the interpretation of legislation and monitor changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment
- Participate with the management team and external advisers in the evaluation, structuring and documentation of future business opportunities

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor of Laws and Admission in Malaysia
- 4 - 8 years’ post qualification experience in a well-regarded firm or corporation
- Previous experience in construction contract, consultant agreement and equipment supply agreement reviews and negotiation.
- Understanding of property management, or IT/telecommunications/ technology law desirable but not essential.

**About you**:

- Strong working knowledge of building services, developments, and trends to assess possible implications on tenancy, financial and physical aspects.
- Ability to communicate at all levels and build effective and professional relationships with clients and colleagues
- In-depth knowledge of relevant acts and legislation
- Highly developed verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
- Commercial acumen
- Strong contract management, negotiation, especially service, equipment supply and construction agreement negotiation, and influencing skills
- Native/Bilingual proficiency in English and Bahasa Malay - Thai language proficiency (at a minimum of professional working level) desirable.

**Additional Information**
- Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC
- Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
- Hybrid working practices
- Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

**Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.**

**Make NEXTDC your next move.

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