As our Senior Legal Counsel (m/f/d), you'lladvise on global construction and power issues such as contracting methods and risks; evaluating potential means for improving global contracts and model forms; critical negotiations and terms of major transactions; ongoing obligations of NTT GDC and its subsidiaries/affiliates in all related transactions; insurance coverage; safety; construction-related procurement, PPAs and training for employees and applicable vendors.There will be a high degree of autonomy within the role, but ultimately, you'll be working as part of the wider legal team and under the supervision and guidance of - and reporting to - the Senior Director, Legal, Global Construction & Power.
What you will do
Provides legal support to business and/or operations on all forms of construction & power contracting agreements, including (but not limited to) general contractor agreements, supply orders, OFCI procurement, PPAs, heat management, NDAs, etc.
Reviews, negotiates and makes amendments to legal terms and conditions in construction and power agreements, including leading tender review processes for key business projects globally
Prepares legal reports on the status of legal matters
Liaising closely with the Procurement/Supply Chain & Finance teams on legal issues and standard drafting queries
Responsible for identifying, and where possible mitigating, risk presented by construction and power contracts across NTT GDC
Responsible for ensuring awareness and acceptance of risks arising from global construction and power contracts, and handling of construction and power disputes, across the entire NTT GDC Group
Advises company management on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering messages, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters, including potential risks in contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal areas
What we are looking for
Interacts with internal and external stakeholders calmly under pressure
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong experience in contract drafting, commercial terms, and negotiations
Strong experience in construction and/or power contracts
Developed business acumen, and the ability to combine legal and business analysis and judgment in a practical manner
Self-starter, well organized with ability to work calmly in a fast-paced environment and produces consistent, positive results under deadline pressure
Bachelor's degree in law or diploma or other relevant certifications
Good command of standard IT platforms
Willingness to travel internationally as required
LLB Bachelors degree in law, Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, or equivalent
Minimum five+ (5+) years relevant industry inhouse experience
Strong written and verbal English communication skills (preferably alongside German or another European language)
What we offer you
An agile company culture with short decision-making paths and plenty of opportunities to show personal initiative
Flexible working time models and mobile working (depending on your role)
Allowance for the use of public transport and job bikes
Allowance for the use of health and wellness
Individual training and development opportunities
Numerous other additional benefits such as birthday vouchers, employee advisory program, employee referral scheme, lunch allowance, company events, etc.
Note: Please submit your application in English.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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