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    Commercial Contract Solicitor - London, United Kingdom - Vantage Data Centers

    Vantage Data Centers
    Vantage Data Centers London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA page is loaded Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA
    Apply locations London, England time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R14448 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.

    The Legal Counsel, Energy/Power, EMEA is responsible for legal and corporate governance in support of Vantage's power projects across EMEA.

    Vantage is frequently engaging with Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution Network Operators (DNOs) and Independent Distribution Network Operators (IDNOs) and/or their equivalents across EMEA, in order to secure the required connection, import capacity and infrastructure needed to power Vantage's data centers.

    The role will require the candidate to manage all legal aspects of such power arrangements, utilizing external counsel where appropriate, in order to support the business in negotiating and agreeing such contracts, all the time managing and controlling risk whilst facilitating Vantage's developments being delivered at pace.

    In addition to providing excellent legal expertise and support, the candidate must bring a proactive, business and solution-oriented mindset to legal matters, an enterprise lens and a proven ability to work collaboratively across the organization and specifically within the Vantage EMEA power team.

    Ideal candidates for this role will have both in-house and law firm experience, strong business and power acumen, a desire to take ownership of their area of legal responsibility (i.e.

    Review (or where appropriate arrange for external review) of various power-related agreements and advise the business of material risks and items to be addressed in order to proceed with such agreements.

    Where external review has been instructed, manage the external lawyers to ensure appropriate level of review and then interpret and report to the business the material risks, if any, flowing from such external advice/review.

    Supporting the business in closing off/negotiating any legal/commercial items that need to be addressed prior to entering into power related agreements.

    Take ownership of all power-related legal matters and develop an efficient way of working with the business to support timely and effective conclusion of such matters.

    Support global legal strategy for commercial contracts with contractors, consultants, suppliers and customers, including contract management and governance.

    Work closely and coordinate with colleagues in the Legal team covering other areas, such as Site Acquisitions, Operations and Customers.

    Support the legal department in ongoing continuous improvement initiatives and standardisation of working practices across the region.
    Solicitor with UK legal qualification.

    Preferably 7+ years of relevant post qualification legal experience preferred, but more junior candidates with comprehensive experience may be considered.

    Experience of working in an in-house legal team preferred.
    Proactive and solution oriented with the ability to identify opportunities for improvements within legal practices.
    Experience of projects in other jurisdictions, particularly EMEA, would be beneficial.
    Well-rounded corporate/commercial lawyer who is also practical and business-minded.
    Strong communication, negotiation and legal writing skills. Experience in supporting group compliance activities, including developing policies, providing training and monitoring.
    Experience within the data center or telecommunications industry would be of benefit, but not required.
    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.

    Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.
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