Head of Legal - Data Centre Operator

About the role

A well-funded data centre operator expanding across several countries is recruiting a Head of Legal to be based in Singapore, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and joining the C-suite leadership team. The role oversees legal, compliance, corporate governance, ESG and corporate secretarial functions across multiple jurisdictions, advises the CEO, Board and senior leadership, leads an established regional legal team and manages external counsel. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities

• Develop the company's legal strategy and give commercial, risk-focused advice to the CEO, Board and executives
• Draft, negotiate and execute major commercial agreements, including M&A, financing, infrastructure and leasing deals
• Advise on corporate governance, board materials, corporate secretarial matters and statutory filings
• Oversee compliance programmes, ESG and regulatory affairs across jurisdictions
• Manage litigation, arbitration, investigations and regulatory proceedings, and oversee external counsel
• Lead, mentor and develop a regional legal team and set legal operating procedures

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent, admitted to practice in a recognised jurisdiction; current practising certificate preferred
• 15+ years of post-qualification experience combining private practice and in-house roles
• Proven track record leading an in-house legal function in a multinational
• Strong project financing and transaction experience in infrastructure, digital infrastructure, real estate, telecommunications or energy
• Experience across Asia-Pacific jurisdictions and strong stakeholder management
• English fluency and comfort working across cultures

Required skills

• Commercial contracting and strategic transactions
• Corporate governance, compliance and dispute resolution
• Ability to work independently, travel across Asia-Pacific and manage competing priorities