Legal Counsel

1 week ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia CDC Data Centres Pty Full time
About CDC Data Centres Pty

CDC Data Centres Pty is a leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities in Australia. With a strong presence in Canberra and multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW, and New Zealand, we provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised, and hyperscale compute environments.

Job Title: Legal Counsel

We are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to provide advice and support across our business, including drafting and negotiating contracts for ANZ. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of commercial contracting and a focus on works contracts for development projects and goods and services agreements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide legal advice to various business units on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management.
  • Draft and review contracts, subcontracts, goods and services agreements, and other legal documents to protect our interests and mitigate potential risks.
  • Develop, implement, and support training of CDC staff on contract administration and management systems.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with development projects.
  • Manage external legal counsel regarding specialised legal advice and dispute management.
  • Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry requirements to ensure compliance and minimise legal exposure.
Requirements:
  • 3+ years' experience in private practice and preferably, some time working in-house.
  • Strong understanding of commercial contracting with a focus on works contracts for development projects and goods and services agreements.
  • Ability to ensure that legal professional privilege is maintained wherever required.
  • Experience in applying legal and regulatory knowledge to protect and enhance commercial interests.
  • Solid negotiation skills and the ability to use persuasive strategies within CDC and with external stakeholders.
What We Offer:
  • A fast-growing Australian Technology company with a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.
  • The opportunity to own your career and take on new challenges.
  • A competitive salary and benefits package.

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