Senior Associate - Digital Infrastructure and Technology Law

About the role

Mallesons is recruiting a Senior Associate for its Digital Infrastructure and Technology Law team in Singapore, its Asia hub. The team covers digital infrastructure, telecommunications, technology and data matters, working with global technology companies and leading financial institutions. You would work closely with Daryl Cox, a sector specialist with cross-border expertise in Asia, and with a wider group of Technology Law partners and specialist teams across the international network.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on complex, high-stakes digital infrastructure matters, particularly data centres, including new developments, M&A transactions, joint ventures, partnerships and commercial agreements.
• Act as a key market-facing member of the team, taking part in business development initiatives.
• Run matters independently with a commercial mindset, focusing on what matters for clients.
• Cultivate and sustain strong client relationships and develop your own practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and professionals across the APAC region and coordinate local counsel for multi-jurisdictional projects.

Required profile

• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience; earlier candidates are welcome.
• Experience advising on complex digital infrastructure matters, preferably with a TMT/technology law background, though Real Estate or M&A experience is considered.
• A recognised legal qualification in a common law jurisdiction.
• First-rate drafting, analytical and communication skills, with precision and care.
• An APAC regional focus and interest in the fundamentals of the infrastructure underpinning the digital world.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and a collaborative spirit.
• Visas and approvals to work in Singapore if you are not a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident.