Legal Counsel – Construction and Projects

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high-tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100-listed technology company, only 14 years young and operating 17 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with multiple international sites on their journey to supporting our customer’s digital infrastructure.

At NEXTDC, we know that our success depends on the talents of our people, and 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.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

NEXTDC’s Legal function is responsible for providing strategic legal advice to enable the business to achieve its commercial objectives while managing legal risk in compliance with applicable laws.

This role is responsible for providing expert legal advice for NEXTDC’s Australian and international operations. Within this role you’ll provide efficient provision of legal services for one or more business units within NEXTDC to mitigate risks.

Tasks you will be responsible for:

• Preparing, reviewing, advising on and negotiating specialist building and construction agreements related to the development of data centres in Australia and overseas. 
• Providing expert legal advice for NEXTDC’s operations, negotiation and risk management, including the review, preparation and amendment of relevant legal documentation on:
  • projects, construction and operations matters, focussed on data centre development, design, construction, operational and services phases
  • marketing material
  • intellectual property matters 
  • general contract matters for business 
  • ad hoc legal advice on regulatory matters relevant to NEXTDC
• Assisting in the development of policies, procedures and training programmes for staff on relevant legal issues 
• Providing expert legal advice in the interpretation of legislation and monitoring changes and developments in the legal and regulatory environment 
• Participating with the management team and external advisers in the evaluation, structuring and documentation of future business opportunities 

• Bachelor of Laws and Australian solicitor appointment
• 4-8 years’ experience in post-admission within a well-regarded firm or corporation
• Background in property, commercial, or construction law essential
• In-depth knowledge of relevant acts and legislation
• Ability to distil complex legal concepts into clear, actionable advice for non-legal stakeholders   
• Excellent drafting skills
• Strong negotiation, especially project contract negotiation, and influencing skills 
• Ability to prioritise competing demands
• A high degree of integrity and trust

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our APAC journey now and be an integral part of our success.

• Opportunity to be a vital part of NEXTDC
• Inclusive, diverse and values-driven working culture
• Hybrid working practices
• Awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
• 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.