Senior Legal Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions

Senior Legal Counsel - Mergers and Acquisitions

CDC Data Centres · Sydney, Australia · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-13

Workplace: on_site

Department: Legal, Risk & Assurance

Description

Make your mark in this exciting opportunity to work at one of Australia’s leading data centres.

• In-House Role with Industry Leader
• Collaborative, Fast Paced Environment
• Working closely with Executive Team

About Us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia and New Zealand’s leading operator of secure, world-class data centre facilities. CDC plays a unique role in the fabric of the nations in which we operate, and we take this responsibility very seriously.

With multiple facilities across Australia and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide large-scale secure data centre campuses that support co-location, dedicated and hyperscale compute environments, with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are committed, tenacious and meticulous in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow. 

About the Role: 

CDC is hiring for a Senior Legal Counsel to provide advice across investments, divestments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships from initial evaluation through execution, closing and post-closing asset integration. Working with Corporate Development, Finance, Risk and relevant business functions, the incumbent will manage legal workstreams, transaction timetables, legal due diligence, structuring, negotiation, documentation, approvals and closing deliverables. The incumbent will advise on project finance and debt financing transactions, working with Finance Teams on documentation, security arrangements and financial close out.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead end-to-end legal deal management for M&A, investments, divestments, joint ventures and strategic partnerships, from evaluation and structuring through negotiation, execution and closing. Establish legal workplans, milestones and responsibilities, coordinate internal stakeholders and external advisers, and escalate issues affecting transaction delivery.
• Lead and coordinate risk-based legal due diligence, including review of corporate structures, ownership, material contracts, financing, property, employment, intellectual property, disputes and regulatory compliance, drawing on specialist advice where requ ired. Report material findings and proposed mitigations to transaction stakeholders.
• Advise on applicable corporate, competition, foreign investment and other regulatory requirements and approval pathways for transactions, with specialist counsel where required. Monitor relevant changes in laws, regulations and industry standards and advise on their implications for CDC’s transactions and operations.
• Advise on project finance and debt finance, including acquisition financing and refinancing. Draft, review and negotiate financing term sheets, facility agreements, security documents, guarantees and intercreditor arrangements, with specialist counsel where required. Coordinate legal due diligence, conditions precedent and financial close, and advise on ongoing covenants, consent requirements and the financing implications of acquisitions and asset integration.
• Develop and deliver training on transaction governance, legal risk and contract administration and management , supported by standardised templates, process flowcharts and checklist s.
• Identify, assess and mitigate legal risks across transactions and projects, including contingent liabilities, contractual exposure, delays, cost overruns, disputes and regulatory compliance.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including confidentiality agreements, heads of terms, share and business sale agreements, subscription agreements, shareholder and joint venture agreements, and ancillary documents. Ensure agreed commercial terms, due diligence findings and risk allocations are reflected in executable documentation. Provide broader commercial contracting support as required.
• Partner with Corporate Development, Finance and relevant business teams on transaction evaluation and structuring, coordinating legal input with financial, tax, commercial and operational advice and aligning acquisition and financing workstreams .

What’s in it for you:

CDC offers excellent employment conditions and benefits such as:

• CDC Day - An additional day of paid leave dedicated to nurturing your health and wellbeing.
• Parental Leave - Inclusive and above legislative tenure of parental leave entitlements to help you start, grow and care for your family.
• CDC Social Events - CDC’s offers staff and their family’s inclusive events that nurtures relationships, connection and friendships across the business. CDC hosts BBQs, family picnics and community events, bringing together CDC staff in different settings.

About You: 

• 7+ years’ post admission experience, ideally with a mix of private practice and in house experience. Excellent negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project finance and debt finance experience, including advising on financing structures, negotiating facility and security documentation, coordinating lender requirements and conditions precedent, and supporting financial close.
• Strong understanding of M&A transaction structures, corporate law, corporate governance and relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Extensive experience leading legal due diligence, drafting and negotiating M&A and investment documents, and managing deal execution and closing. Demonstrated ability to oversee the legal aspects of post-closing asset integration, track obligations and resolve outstanding transaction matters in partnership with operational and Finance teams .
• M&A experience involving infrastructure assets or businesses is preferred, particularly data centres, digital infrastructure, energy or other capital-intensive assets. Experience coordinating transaction, project financing and operational interfaces would be advantageous.
• Australian Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a AGSVA Security Clearance.

How to Apply:

If you are looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences leads to innovation and success. We actively promote equality and strive to create a welcoming environment for all employees. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Closing Date: Applications Close: 11:59am, 30th of November 2026.

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