Senior Legal Counsel, Data Centres & Project Financing

• Manage high-value infrastructure and investment transactions across the Asia-Pacific region
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive regional growth strategies and initiatives

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing digital infrastructure enterprise specializing in the development and operation of hyperscale data center campuses throughout key markets in the Asia-Pacific region. Supported by a reputable global investor and asset management firm, the organization is executing large-scale infrastructure projects that underpin advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and next-generation digital services. With a strong presence in Australia, Japan, and India, and ongoing expansion efforts across broader Asia-Pacific markets, the company offers a vibrant, entrepreneurial environment where legal professionals can influence strategic growth, investments, and project development activities directly.

Job Description

• Reporting directly to the Head of Legal & Governance, you will facilitate major infrastructure and investment activities throughout Asia-Pacific. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Leading and supporting acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and cross-border investment transactions
• Drafting, negotiating, and providing legal advice on a wide array of commercial, construction, infrastructure, and customer agreements
• Supporting project finance, development finance, and capital raising efforts across multiple jurisdictions
• Managing corporate governance, entity administration, company secretarial duties, and board-related processes
• Handling disputes, regulatory compliance issues, and legal risk management related to large-scale infrastructure projects
• Partnering with finance, investment, and project teams to develop pragmatic legal solutions that support business objectives
• Creating legal operational frameworks, standard documentation, governance policies, and process enhancements to facilitate business growth

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the 'Senior Legal Counsel, Data Centres & Project Financing' role will possess:

• A qualified lawyer with over 10 years of post-qualification legal experience
• Experience in both private practice and in-house legal departments
• A strong background in mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, project development, and infrastructure law
• Proven expertise advising on debt and equity financing transactions
• Robust corporate governance and company secretarial skills across multiple legal entities
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships within regional or cross-border contexts
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and commercial advisory skills
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a lean, high-performance team
• Exposure to infrastructure, real estate, energy, construction, digital infrastructure, or related sectors is highly advantageous
• A proactive approach suited to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and growth-driven environment

What We Offer

This role provides the opportunity to engage with some of the most impactful digital infrastructure and data center projects in the region, working closely with senior executives and investment decision-makers. The successful candidate will participate in complex cross-border transactions, project financings, and strategic initiatives, with ample scope for career development within a rapidly expanding organization. The company fosters an entrepreneurial culture, encourages ownership, leverages innovative technology, and offers broad exposure across legal, governance, and commercial functions.

Michael Page International Pte Ltd | Registration No. 199804751N