Job Description

:Our client is a Big Tech company, looking for a talented commercial lawyer to help support the organisation's rapidly growing business. Our client is at the forefront of the "cloud" computing and service industry, providing IT infrastructure services such as on-demand computer capacity, storage, content delivery, database services and more.This is a fantastic opportunity for lawyers to develop their experience and career with one of the world's most recognized and dynamic brands. Competitive salary includes equity.Key job responsibilities

• You will work in a team responsible for supporting our client's worldwide data centers, including data center leasing, operations, compliance, and networking.
• You will have transactional drafting and negotiation responsibilities on telecommunications agreements (e.g., transport services, IP transit services, voice services, interconnection, fiber acquisitions and IRUs) and provide ongoing legal counsel and contract interpretation to business team members on a day-to-day basis. These transactions range from standard contracts to complex, high value agreements.
• In addition, you will help develop, implement, and manage process improvements across the team; resolve legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships; and handle pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.
• This role requires daily collaboration with the applicable business teams as well as cross-functional stakeholders.

Candidate requirements

• Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) and admitted to at least one state bar (or foreign equivalent authorizing the practice of law) with qualification in good standing.
• 2-5 years of legal experience working at a law firm or in-house. Qualified candidates must have two or more years of legal experience.
• Experience drafting transactional documents or telecommunications regulatory experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with IT, data center operations, Internet infrastructure, or related procurement.
• Strong analytical, written and oral communication, and client interaction skills. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, enjoy working hard and being challenged, and demonstrate sound judgment even in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to travel approximately 15% of time.

About the teamOur client's legal team is a global team, with colleagues based in the United States, Singapore, and London. You will work closely with local legal colleagues as well as the broader team through one-on-one interactions as well as larger team meetings. The team has an inclusive, collegial, and collaborative culture, built on mutual respect regardless of job level and, while not a requirement, appreciate a good sense of humor!If you think you meet the above requirements and would like to apply please send:

• your CV;
• transcripts; and
• a short cover note to

or for us to determine your suitability for this role.If youd like to arrange a confidential discussion prior to applying please call our Singapore office on +65 6808 6635, Hong Kong office on +852 3978 1369 or London office on +44 20 3745 2513.Please share this opportunity with any colleagues that you think would be interested.Singapore EA Licence No. 12S6213

Horizon Recruitment