Legal Counsel (Melbourne CBD)

About us:

Established in 2007, CDC Data Centres is Australia’s leading operator of sovereign, secure, world-class data centre facilities.

Headquartered in Canberra with multiple facilities in the ACT, NSW and New Zealand, CDC’s diversified operations provide secure data centre configurations that support co-location, containerised and hyperscale compute environments with all campuses interconnected with high-speed carrier grade networks.

At CDC we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We believe that everyone’s unique experiences enable us to deliver meaningful benefits for our people, our clients and communities. Our mission is to attract, retain and grow the world’s best data centre team.

Our people are responsive, innovative and trusted in supporting our customers. Together, we configure the landscape to meet the security, reliability, connectivity and sustainability needs for today and tomorrow.

About the role:

The role requires a hands-on approach to addressing legal issues which the business faces day-to-day, with the primary goal of adding value to CDC through proactive identification and mitigation of risk.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide legal advice to various business units on a wide range of issues, including regulatory compliance, corporate governance and risk management.
• Draft and review contracts, subcontracts, goods and services agreements, request for tender conditions and other legal documents to protect the interests of CDC and mitigate potential risks.
• Develop, implement and support training of CDC staff on contract administration and management systems including standardised templates, process flowcharts and process checklists.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks associated with development projects, including issues related to project delays, cost overruns, disputes, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage external legal counsel regarding specialised legal advice and dispute management, as required.
• Stay abreast of changes in relevant laws, regulations, and industry requirements to ensure compliance and minimise legal exposure for CDC. Provide guidance on navigating complex regulatory frameworks.
• Proactively identify opportunities to enhance legal processes, procedures, and best practice.
• Build key stakeholder relationships across the business and lead, attend and contribute to appropriate team and stakeholder meetings to ensure excellent stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Embrace and model CDC’s DNA and Leadership Fundamentals.
• Other duties as directed from time to time.

About you:

• 3+ years’ experience with proven experience in private practice and preferably, some time working in-house.
• Strong understanding of commercial contracting with a focus on works contracts for development projects and goods and services agreement for supply and installation of equipment and maintenance service agreements in an operating environment.
• Ability to ensure that legal professional privilege is maintained wherever required.
• Experience in applying legal and regulatory knowledge to protect and enhance commercial interests of the business.
• Ability to advise, manage and proactively manage (and avoid) contentious claims and disputes
• Solid negotiation skills and the ability to use persuasive strategies within CDC, with counterparties, contractors and with external stakeholders, including suppliers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with, influence, and build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the business and manage competing deadlines.

Essential:

• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain AGSVA Security Clearance at Negative Vetting 1 level.

How to Apply:

If you are looking to own your career and take on a new challenge in a fast-growing Australian Technology company and be part of our amazing team, please submit your resume and cover letter by clicking Apply.