Join DayOne – Shaping the Future of Data Infrastructure
DayOne is a global leader in the development and operation of high-performance data centers. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the industry, we’ve built a robust presence across Asia and Europe — and we’re just getting started.
As we expand into new international markets, we’re looking for talented, driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to be a key contributor to our dynamic team and help shape the future of global data infrastructure.
If you're passionate about innovation, technology, and growth, we invite you to be part of DayOne’s next chapter.
What you’ll do
We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to support our data center operations in Finland and in the EMEA region. The key responsibilities include
- Providing legal advice on contracts related to data center operations, including service agreements, vendor contracts, and lease agreements.
- Ensuring compliance with local, national, and EU regulations concerning data protection (GDPR), environmental laws, and privacy.
- Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements (such as NDAs, services agreements, real estate leasing agreements, site acquisitions, procurement agreements, commercial agreements for complex business transactions, PPA’s, colocations) and participating in meetings and negotiations with internal and external parties.
- Conducting due diligence for M&A, JVs, and strategic investments across Europe.
- Managing senior stakeholder negotiations and external counsel relationships.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and legal compliance.
- Navigating planning, permitting, environmental compliance and land use issues while contributing to risk management strategies.
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s degree in law with 5+ years of relevant experience working in a law firm or in-house, preferably within data center, construction, real estate, infrastructure or related industry.
- Strong understanding of commercial agreements and knowledge in construction frameworks such as YSE1998 and FIDIC
- Understanding of GDPR, security and privacy related regulation
- Ability to manage supplier and technical infrastructure contracts
- Experience working in an international setting and exposure to EU regulation
- Strong negotiation and communication skills in both Finnish and English, other languages are appreciated.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a face-paced environment.
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high integrity and a collaborative working style.
Why join DayOne?
- Be part of a company scaling fast in a booming industry.
- Work on an international stage with global leaders.
- Shape your career in a culture that values curiosity, agility, and bold thinking.
DayOne is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you're ready to grow with one of the fastest-moving companies in the data center industry, apply now and be part of our global journey.