Senior Legal Counsel, Construction & Data Centre Infrastructure

Singapore Permanent Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced construction lawyer to join a rapidly expanding digital infrastructure platform supporting some of Asia-Pacific's most significant data centre developments. You will play a strategic role advising on project delivery, procurement, construction and risk management matters across multiple markets while partnering with senior stakeholders throughout the business.
  • Lead legal support for major APAC data centre developments
  • Partner with project teams on complex infrastructure contracts

About Our Client

Our client is a leading digital infrastructure company focused on developing and operating next-generation data centre platforms across Asia-Pacific. With a substantial and growing presence across the region, the business supports hyperscale cloud providers, AI-driven workloads and enterprise customers through mission-critical infrastructure solutions.

Backed by a leading global investment firm, the organisation has established a strong footprint across key APAC markets and continues to invest heavily in new developments to support growing demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence and digital transformation initiatives. The company offers a collaborative, international environment where employees play a direct role in shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

Job Description

  • Provide legal advice across construction, procurement and project delivery activities for large-scale infrastructure developments.
  • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of construction, engineering, procurement and commercial agreements.
  • Advise project teams on contract strategy, procurement structures and commercial risk allocation.
  • Support the management of contractor, supplier and multi-package delivery arrangements across complex projects.
  • Partner closely with engineering, construction, operations, procurement and finance stakeholders to ensure legal and commercial objectives are achieved.
  • Advise on regulatory, compliance, health & safety and project governance matters.
  • Manage external legal advisors and contribute to the development of contracting frameworks, templates and internal policies.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Legal Counsel, Construction & Data Centre Infrastructure should have:

  • Qualified lawyer with admission in a recognised common law jurisdiction.
  • Over 10 years of post-qualification experience focused on construction, infrastructure or project development matters.
  • Strong experience advising on EPC, EPCM, design-build and other complex procurement and delivery models.
  • Proven track record supporting major infrastructure, industrial, technology or mission-critical facility developments.
  • Strong contract drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
  • Experience managing legal risk across multiple projects and stakeholder groups.
  • Ability to operate independently while partnering effectively with business and technical teams.
  • Commercially minded with strong problem-solving and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Prior in-house experience or experience advising infrastructure, technology, telecommunications or digital infrastructure clients will be advantageous.

What's on Offer

This opportunity offers the chance to join a rapidly growing regional leader in digital infrastructure during a period of significant expansion.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to complex, high-value projects across multiple jurisdictions, work closely with senior business leaders and contribute directly to the development of mission-critical assets supporting AI and cloud growth.

In addition to a competitive remuneration package, the organisation promotes professional development, cross-border collaboration, long-term career progression and the opportunity to work on some of the region's most strategic infrastructure programmes.

Contact
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7128246
Phone number
+65 6416 9872

Job summary

Function
Legal
Specialisation
Property / Construction - In House
What is your area of specialisation?
Technology & Telecoms
Location
Singapore
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Celeste Goh (Lic No: R1104095 / EA no:18S9099)
Consultant contact
+65 6416 9872
Job Reference
JN-102026-7128246
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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