Legal Consultant - AI/Digital Infrastructure, Data Center & Commercial

We are currently seeking a Legal Consultant - Digital Infrastructure / Data Center to join our ranks and support our global tech company client:

Responsibilities: 

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts that underpin data centre and digital infrastructure projects in Singapore, Malaysia, and the wider Southeast Asia region (e.g. procurement, equipment supply, construction/EPC, leases, services, colocation, and interconnection agreements).
• Partner closely with project, construction, procurement, logistics, and operations teams to provide clear, practical legal advice across the full deal and project lifecycle, helping the business move quickly while managing risk.
• Drive and support negotiations with vendors, contractors, landlords, customers, and other partners, finding balanced solutions that align legal, regulatory, and commercial considerations.
• Help improve the way the legal function operates by refining templates and playbooks, tracking relevant legal and regulatory developments, and coordinating with external advisors where needed.

Requirements:

• Circa 3-10 PQE in commercial contracting, gained in private practice, in‑house, or a mix of both.
• Strong track record independently drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements; experience in one or more of the following is highly valued: data centres, digital infrastructure, construction/EPC, real estate and leasing, energy, procurement, or technology/outsourcing covering Singapore or Malaysia.
• Mandarin proficiency is preferred 

Compensation, Benefits & Location:

This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom’s legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

Learn more about working at Axiom.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

Accommodation for Individuals with Disabilities: Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require an accommodation to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation to complete the application form, please contact us at [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.

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Employment with Axiom may be contingent upon successful completion of a background check, providing proof of identity, and possessing the necessary legal authorization to work.

By submitting an application, you acknowledge that all information contained therein, and provided at any part of the application process, is correct and accurate to the best of your knowledge.

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