Corporate Counsel, Global Legal Commercial Contracts (m/f/d) in Hemel Hempstead

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers. Join a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world with over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally.

Key responsibilities

• Structure, review and negotiate commercial agreements for the business across all regions, including commercial lease documents, master service agreements, sales orders, change orders and other agreements involving a variety of complex and evolving issues.
• Manage risk and ensure business and compliance needs are accurately reflected in client agreements.
• Conduct analysis of various client contractual issues, including terms across multiple regions, clients and contracts.
• Respond timely to inquiries from all departments regarding contractual obligations and commitments; ensure that contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly.
• Advise company management on complex client matters, using persuasion in delivering concise and clear messages, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences on difficult matters, including potential risks in contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal areas.
• Interact professionally with clients, internal NTT GDC departments and NTT corporate affiliates throughout the world.
• Respond promptly to the demands of multiple internal client groups.
• Assist with the development and implementation of contract procedures and templates to improve operational efficiency.

Key qualifications

• Multiple years of relevant legal experience with a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work. Data Center industry, Real Estate or technology industry experience a big plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Both written and verbal fluency in English are required.
• Seasoned, experienced professional with significant experience in client contracts and/or commercial leasing. Applies advanced wide-ranging experience and in-depth professional knowledge to develop, resolve and assess a wide range of complex issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach with consultation at times from senior legal manager.
• Strong experience in global commercial contracting, including drafting, understanding terms, and negotiating.
• Developed business acumen, and the ability to combine legal and business analysis and judgment in a practical manner.
• Frequently advises key people outside own area of expertise on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering messages, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters.
• Work is done independently in areas of core competency and is reviewed at critical points. Work effectively under pressure and respond to urgent situations as needed, prioritizing multiple business objectives, and meeting deadlines and milestones for projects assigned.

Academic Qualifications: LLB, Bachelor of Law. Fully qualified lawyer. US candidates: Juris Doctorate degree or equivalent.

Compensation & Benefits

For US applications only, this is a remote position. A monthly stipend is provided to cover remote work expenses. Base salary for this position is $185,000.00 - $225,000.00. Employees are eligible for an annual bonus. Benefits include paid time-off, medical, dental, vision, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer NTT Global Data Centers is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.