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Commercial Counsel, APAC

Commercial Counsel, APAC

Digital RealtySingapore, Pedra Branca, Singapore
28 days ago
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Job Description

Location : Singapore

Your Role

The Commercial Counsel for the APAC region will be responsible for overseeing commercial legal matters in this area. This role is an integral part of the Company's APAC legal team and will be based in our Singapore office. You will report directly to the Senior Director, Legal (APAC) who is based in Singapore.

Job Description

Position Title : Commercial Counsel, APAC

Location : Singapore

Your Role

The Commercial Counsel for the APAC region will be responsible for overseeing commercial legal matters in this area. This role is an integral part of the Company's APAC legal team and will be based in our Singapore office. You will report directly to the Senior Director, Legal (APAC) who is based in Singapore.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive legal support to the Company's APAC region, including but not limited to preparing, reviewing, and negotiating commercial sales contracts, orders and master agreements, drafting customer facing notification letters and notification, review and negotiation of standard form agreements such as NDAs, handling of ancillary administrative matters in relation to our properties and operations in APAC.
  • Work closely with various stakeholders within the Company, including other cross-functional members of the APAC team and global business and legal teams.
  • Support the continuous improvement of standard forms and contribute to the development and enhancement of policies and procedures within the Legal Department.
  • Handle and prioritize time-sensitive projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Provide legal training on commercial related issues to relevant internal stakeholders as needed.
  • Demonstrate self-motivation and a proactive attitude to take initiative and drive projects forward.
  • Exhibit excellence in legal skills, business judgment, strategic thinking and contract drafting.
  • Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting.

Requirements

  • Law degree from an accredited university and admission to the bar.
  • Minimum of 3 - 5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm or corporate legal department, with a focus on drafting and negotiating commercial sales contracts and master agreements.
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of contract law, commercial transactions, and relevant legal frameworks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
  • Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills, with the ability to spot potential legal risks and provide effective solutions.
  • Proficiency in legal research and the use of legal databases and resources.
  • Ability to handle and prioritize time-sensitive projects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated and proactive approach to work.
  • Demonstrated excellence in legal skills, business judgment, and strategic thinking.
  • Meticulous with attention to detail.
  • The capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team setting
  • A Bit About Us

    Digital Realty brings companies and data together by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL, the company's global data center platform, provides customers with a secure data meeting place and a proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx) solution methodology for powering innovation and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty gives its customers access to the connected data communities that matter to them with a global data center footprint of 300+ facilities in 50+ metros across 25+ countries on six continents.

    To learn more about Digital Realty, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter .

    What We Can Offer You

    Our rapidly evolving business sector offers the opportunity to be part of a courageous and passionate team who work together to understand and meet the changing needs of our global customers.

    Join us and you’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work. As part of our team, you’ll get to work with people from different business areas, challenge the way we do things and put your ideas into action. We’ll also give you plenty of development opportunities so you can build a rewarding and successful career with us.

    Our Compensation Philosophy

    Digital Realty offers its employees a highly competitive compensation package, excellent benefits, and an environment that recognizes and rewards your contributions. Central to our compensation philosophy is rewarding our employees for achieving the values and objectives aligned to the company's overall goals and values.

    This is an exciting time to join our business so apply now and make your mark on our future.

    Notes

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

    Digital Realty is an equal opportunity employer, EOE / AA / M / F / Vets / Disabled. All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or other status protected by law or Company policy.

    Digital Realty is a publicly traded company (NYSE : DLR) with investment grade ratings from all three major ratings agencies.

    Please do not forward unsolicited resumes to any employee of Digital Realty and its subsidiaries. Digital Realty is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited referrals.

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