Legal Counsel, APAC (1-year contract)

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Vantage is looking for a self-starter to be part of the Legal Department. In addition to providing excellent attention to detail, this candidate must bring a proactive, business and solution-oriented mindset to all matters.  In this role, the candidate will work primarily with the Capital Markets team and external financing counsel to review and negotiate lender/bank financing agreements, as well as manage and coordinate the financing transactions to Closing. The candidate will also work closely across departments, including Development, Operations, Procurement and Finance, to draft, review, negotiate and manage vendor contracts (including master agreements, statements of works, variation orders, NDAs etc.) and support the Legal Department in critical transactions (including bank financings and M&A).

• Financing:

  • Review and negotiate lender/bank financing agreements, as well as all security documents related to and ancillary to the relevant financing in collaboration with the Capital Markets team.

  • Coordinate and manage the closing of the relevant financing transactions.

• Vendor Contracts:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial vendor contracts (e.g. master agreements, statements of works, variation orders, NDAs etc.), including reviewing proposals and other related documents for validation prior to the issuance of a vendor contract.

  • Collaborate with various departments on the preparation and execution of vendor contracts, and coordinate the management and storage of executed vendor contracts

• Transactions:

  • Support colleagues in the Legal Department on critical, fast-paced and complex transactions (including M&A)

• Minimum 2-3 years prior experience in an established law firm with. Candidate should be financing trained; a background in construction financing is a plus.

• Experience in (i) reviewing, negotiating and managing financing transactions, (ii) independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing commercial contracts; and (iii) supporting critical legal transactions (e.g. M&A and bank financing transactions)

• Experience utilizing contract management software (e.g. IronClad), and working with Microsoft applications, DocuSign, SharePoint

• Strong written and verbal skills

• Excellent organization, time management and problem-solving skills that enable the candidate to juggle multiple responsibilities at once and consistently meet tight deadlines

• Strong attention to detail, takes ownership of responsibilities

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.