Legal Counsel Manager, Operations, EMEA Part Time

Vantage Data Centers

Legal Counsel Manager, Operations, EMEA page is loaded Legal Counsel Manager, Operations, EMEA Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R13336 About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Position Overview

The Manager and Legal Counsel, Operations is responsible for providing legal advice and support, along with corporate governance assistance to Vantage’s Operations team, supporting its activity across EMEA. This position involves the management, review and negotiation of a wide range of legal documents and will involve the management of external counsel in multiple countries.

In addition to legal expertise and support, an essential part of the role is the coordination of and collaborative working with multiple internal stakeholders, in a number of time zones. So too, for the right candidate, there will be opportunity for the role to develop and to work on a wide range of activity supporting other functions in the business across the region (including M&A, Employment/ HR, Compliance, Marketing and Procurement).

Ideal candidates for this role will have both in-house and law firm experience, strong business acumen and experience in continuous improvement and driving enhancements that benefit an organisation. The role reports to the Director & Senior Corporate Counsel, Operations – EMEA.

Duties

• Structure, review, draft and negotiate of a wide variety of documents, including framework maintenance and reactive services agreements, security and facilities management contracts, vendor and OFCI contracts, amendments, NDAs and other agreements.
• Responsible for legal work and instructing of outside counsel associated with Operations.
• Support global legal strategy for commercial contracts, including contract management and governance and maintain organisation of all Operations legal documents.
• Attend negotiations with the business and third-party vendors.
• Assist with legal due diligence efforts relating to a variety of group matters (not just Operations).
• Coordinate with external counsel on regulatory and other legal requirements for operational matters across EMEA.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of laws for Operations’ and commercial contracts in multiple jurisdictions.
• Assist with preparation of standard forms and templates.
• Coordinate with the Finance team on insurance and tax requirements related to Operations’ activity.
• Support the Legal department in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and standardisation of working practices across the region.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Preference for a minimum of 5+ years post qualification experience, at least some with a top law firm.
• Some inhouse experience preferred but not essential.
• Good knowledge of and experience in commercial transactions and particularly with supply chain, operations and/ or services agreements.
• Notable experience (for this level of role) performing legal reviews and negotiations and drafting of commercial contracts, along with work on other related legal documents.
• Experience working in multiple jurisdictions preferred.
• Strong communication skills, including verbal and written comprehension skills. Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills and stakeholder management.
• Strong IT skills; ability to use multiple communication tools and packages.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with tactical needs.
• Ability to analyse complex business concepts and documents.
• Ability to effectively respond to sensitive issues, complex inquiries or complaints in a timely manner.
• Flexible, adaptable and self-directed; able to work in a variety of circumstances; e.g. remotely, across multiple time zones, cross functionally, by project, etc.
• Successful candidate must be a team player, able to work collaboratively with a variety of people.
• This position requires an organised individual with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and to prioritize work effort, all with minimal supervision.

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.