Our client is a global Data Center / Real Estate business in Asia (operating globally).

As part of a 2030 growth strategy, this newly created role will support transactions teams with a focus on Data Centers.

Focus of Work

Transactional: 70%
Commercial, Regulatory, Compliance: 30%

Role

This is a strategic role to support business teams across a variety of M&A and general corporate work. As a hands on transaction lawyer, you will structure, negotiate and support teams on a wide variety of commercial deals
You will navigate and influence senor stakeholders to ensure local and regional strategic outcomes align with group strategy, this will be closely aligned with the Chief Legal Officers input.
You will support key business units with regulatory and compliance led matters (regionally).
This role will offer ownership and autonomy on deals across the region, as well as a chance to develop into a key people leader.

Requirements

5 - 8 PQE
Looking for lawyers with tier 1 law firm training and relevant in-house experience or secondments
You will possess strong data center deal flow
Your communication skillset will encompass local, regional and international stakeholders
Stable CVs, driven mentality and excited to take on a challenging role are all expected

SD Legal was established in 2018 and now with physical office locations across Singapore and Hong Kong.

To date we have successfully closed over 200+ mandates across the globe, locations include the US, UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East and APAC regions.

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Legal Counsel - Transactions (Data Center & Real Estate)