Legal Counsel, APAC

Description

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a highly motivated legal professional to join our Legal Department. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in financing, fund raising, and capital markets. We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude towards learning, who demonstrates versatility and a strong business-oriented mindset. The successful candidate will work primarily with the Capital Markets team and external counsel to review, negotiate, and manage lender and bank financing agreements (including, to closing), as well as have the versatility to support a wide range of corporate contracts including vendor contracts collaborating closely across departments, including Development, Operations, Procurement and Finance, to draft, review, negotiate and manage vendor contracts (including master agreements, statements of works, variation orders, NDAs etc.) and support the Legal Department in critical transactions.

Essential Job Functions

Financing :

Review, draft, and negotiate a broad range of financing documents, including lender / bank financing agreements and all related security and ancillary documentation, in collaboration with the Capital Markets team.

Coordinate and manage the full lifecycle of financing transactions, from inception to closing, ensuring seamless execution and compliance with internal controls.

Liaise with external counsel and financial institutions as required.

Corporate & Vendor Contracts :

Draft, review, and negotiate a diverse array of corporate and commercial contracts (e.g., vendor agreements, master agreements, statements of work, NDAs, variation orders), ensuring alignment with business objectives and risk management policies.

Work closely with cross-functional teams—including Development, Operations, Procurement, and Finance—to support contract preparation, execution, and management.

Oversee the organization and maintenance of executed contracts and related documentation.

General Corporate Support :

Provide legal support on a variety of corporate matters beyond financing, demonstrating adaptability and the ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Advise internal stakeholders on contract interpretation, risk mitigation, and compliance issues.

Job Requirements

Experience :

4–6 years of post-qualification experience at a reputable law firm or 6–8 years of relevant in-house legal experience, with a primary focus on financing, fund raising, or capital markets transactions.

Demonstrated expertise in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing financing transactions and related security documentation.

Proven ability to independently handle a wide range of commercial and corporate contracts beyond financing matters.

Experience working with contract management systems (e.g., IronClad), and proficiency in Microsoft Office, DocuSign, SharePoint.

Skills & Attributes :

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and foster a fun, learning-oriented work environment. This is an attribute that is strongly valued.

A positive and solution-orientated mindset to problem solve where challenges arises instead of instilling negativity.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts clearly and concisely.

Strong attention to detail, with organisational and time management skills, with a track record of managing multiple priorities and meeting tight deadlines.

Versatility and willingness to take on a range of corporate legal matters as business needs evolve.

Other :

Construction financing experience is a plus but not required.

Admission to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other’s strengths and respecting each other’s weaknesses. We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired; such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.