Legal Counsel - Site Acquisition & Power APAC (6-12 PQE)
Core
Lead legal workstream for land and power acquisition, managing transactions from site evaluation through due diligence, structuring, acquisition, and grid connection for new data center developments.
Role type
In-house legal counsel (site acquisition & power)
Builds
Mission-critical data center facilities for large technology companies
Domain
Digital infrastructure, data centers, power & utilities
Required skills
Real estate acquisitions, development, infrastructure, power, utilities, M&A with real asset focus, grid connection, transmission, electricity supply, legal due diligence, transaction execution, contract negotiation
Preferred skills
Data center experience, renewables, energy, industrial or logistics real estate, critical infrastructure
Technologies
NDAs, LOIs, term sheets, exclusivity agreements, option agreements, SPAs, leases, licences, CP structuring, grid connection agreements, substation agreements
Responsibilities
Negotiate NDAs, LOIs, term sheets, exclusivity and option agreements, SPAs, leases and licences; Run legal due diligence on title, zoning, easements, access, encumbrances, environmental issues, planning and development approvals; Manage transaction execution including CP structuring and satisfaction, completion mechanics, funds flow and post-closing obligations; Negotiate electricity supply, transmission and distribution, substation and utility connection agreements; Advise on grid connection, capacity reservation, energisation milestones, security deposits, and termination and suspension rights; Manage land and power interface issues including easements, cable routes, substation land, utility corridors and third-party consents; Manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions and build templates, playbooks and checklists for site acquisition and power workstreams
Seniority
Mid-Senior (6-12 PQE), hands-on IC
