Legal Counsel - Contract & Property Portfolio

At NEXTDC we are building the heart of Australia & Asia’s high tech future. We design, build and operate world class, next generation data centres, using cutting edge, environmentally efficient infrastructure to service the specific requirements of local, international hyperscale customers.

NEXTDC is an exciting ASX 100 listed technology company, only 15 years young and operating 17 data centres across 7 major cities in Australia, with multiple international sites in development to support our customer’s digital infrastructure.

At NEXTDC our success depends on the talents of our people, and we foster a culture of continued learning and development. Our culture is built on collaboration and innovation, we are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to our mission to be the leading customer centric data centre services company.

Where Cloud lives and AI thrives

NEXTDC’s Legal function is responsible for providing strategic legal advice to enable the business to achieve its commercial objectives while managing legal risk in compliance with applicable laws.

This role is responsible for providing expert legal advice for NEXTDC’s Australian and international operations. You will also manage all responsibilities and hold accountability for the overall management of NEXTDC’s property portfolio including managing lease arrangement with third parties and providing legal services to internal stakeholders.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Providing expert legal advice for NEXTDC’s operations and business, including sales, marketing, intellectual property, general contract and regulatory matters;
• Leading the review, preparation and negotiation of commercial agreements including both sales and supplier contracts;
• Assisting in the development of policies, procedures, and training programs for staff on relevant legal issues;
• Engaging with the management team and external advisers in the evaluation, structuring and documentation of future business opportunities; and
• Acting as a single point of responsibility and accountability for the overall management of NEXTDC’s property portfolio, including negotiating and managing leases with tenants and ensuring adequate insurances are maintained.

This is an initial 13 month maternity leave cover that can be based in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney or Canberra.

• Bachelor of Laws / JD and admission in relevant State / Territory
• Previous experience in general corporate and commercial contract reviews
• Understanding of property law / management
• In-depth knowledge of relevant acts and legislation
• Strong working knowledge of building services, developments, and trends to assess possible implications on tenancy, financial and physical aspects.
• Strong contract management, negotiation, especially service agreement negotiation, and influencing skills

This opportunity will see you working with world leaders in our space. Join our Australian journey now and be an integral part of our success.

• Seize this exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s fastest growing companies and play a key contributing role in the future of AI and the digital economy
• Join an inclusive, diverse and values driven working culture supporting hybrid work practices
• Enjoy awesome employee benefits (gifted share options, NEXTDC days, volunteer days, professional development, holistic wellbeing and mental health programs and more)
• Great opportunities to progress within our company (grow as we grow)

Our mission is to continue building a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents the communities in which we operate.

Make NEXTDC your next move.