Corporate Counsel, Global Legal Commercial Contracts

As our Corporate Counsel, Global Legal Commercial Contracts (m/f/d), you'll provide a broad range of legal support on legal issues for the business with complete knowledge and understanding in client/commercial contracting, sales orders, change orders, technology and commercial vendor and supply contracts. This role is responsible for working mostly independently in the areas of core competency and handling complex issues with oversight by the Senior Manager of Global Legal Commercial Contracts and the Vice President of Global Legal Commercial Contracts. 

What you will do

• Respond timely to inquiries from all departments regarding contractual obligations and commitments; ensure that contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly
• Advise company management on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering concise and clear messages, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences and often advise others on difficult matters, including potential risks in contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal areas
• Structure, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs (client and vendor), complex commercial lease documents, sales orders, change orders, analysis of agreements, vendor contracts, and other agreements involving a variety of complex and evolving issues
• Interact professionally with vendors, clients, internal NTT GDC departments and NTT corporate affiliates throughout the world
• Respond promptly to the demands of multiple internal client groups
• Manage risk and ensure business and compliance needs are accurately reflected in agreement(s)
• Assist with the development and implementation of contract procedures and templates to improve operational efficiency

What we are looking for

• LLB Bachelor of Law
• Multiple years of relevant legal experience with a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work, with a minimum of two years of experience as in-house counsel
• Data Center industry or technology industry experience a plus
• Strong experience in contract drafting, commercial terms, and negotiations
• Strong experience in commercial contracting and vendor contracts
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What we offer you

• An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative
• Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)
• Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes
• Allowance for the use of health and wellness
• Individual training and development opportunities
• Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc.

We look forward to hearing from you!

About the Global Data Centers division of NTT DATA
NTT Global Data Centers is ranked as one of the top three leaders worldwide by IDC in their Colocation and Interconnection Services MarketScape, spanning more than 20 countries and regions including North America, Europe, Africa, India and APAC. 

As a neutral operator, we offer access to multiple cloud providers, a large variety of Internet Exchanges and telecommunication network providers including our own IPv6 compliant, tier 1 global IP network. Our clients benefit from tailored infrastructure and experience consistent best practices in design and operations across all of our reliable, scalable and customizable data centers. 

Working at NTT Global Data Centers
At NTT Global Data Centers, we stand as one of the largest data center providers, dedicated to powering the digital infrastructure of tomorrow. Innovation is in our DNA. We thrive on pushing boundaries, exploring new possibilities, and embracing emerging technologies to continuously ensuring that every interaction, every solution, and every outcome exceeds our clients’ expectations. Our values are the guiding principles that shape our culture, define our identity, and propel us forward as one of the industry leaders. 

Interested in becoming part of an agile international team and actively shaping the digital infrastructure of tomorrow?
Join our team by submitting your application today!