Legal Counsel (Digital Infrastructure - Acquisition)

Cana Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cana Consulting is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support its regional expansion across APAC, with a focus on real estate acquisitions, site development and power-related projects.

You will collaborate with regional stakeholders and external counsel to navigate land use, zoning and development agreements, ensuring compliant and commercially sound outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with >6 PQE, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered.
• Law degree from Singapore, UK or Australian university.
• Experience in land acquisitions, real estate transactions and development-related matters.
• Exposure to power infrastructure, utilities or energy-related agreements would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Advise on real estate acquisitions, site development, leasing and related transactions across APAC.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including SPAs, leases, option agreements and other development-related contracts.
• Support legal due diligence involving land use, zoning, easements, planning approvals and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on power procurement, utilities, grid connections and related infrastructure agreements.
• Work closely with investment, development, finance and technical teams to manage legal and commercial risks.
• Manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions and provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Skills

Real estate

Infrastructure

Energy

Commercial contracts

Cross-border dealing

Education

Law degree (Singapore/UK/Australia)

Job description

Cana Consulting is partnering a leading international digital infrastructure developer and operator with a growing presence across Asia-Pacific. They are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support their regional expansion, with a particular focus on real estate acquisitions, infrastructure development and power-related projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with regional business stakeholders and external counsel across multiple APAC jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on real estate acquisitions, site development, leasing and related transactions across APAC.
• Draft, review and negotiate transaction documents, including SPAs, leases, option agreements and other development-related contracts.
• Support legal due diligence involving land use, zoning, easements, planning approvals and regulatory requirements.
• Advise on power procurement, utilities, grid connections and related infrastructure agreements.
• Work closely with investment, development, finance and technical teams to manage legal and commercial risks.
• Manage external counsel across multiple jurisdictions and provide practical, commercially focused legal advice.

Requirements

• Qualified lawyer with approximately >6 PQE, although strong candidates outside this range will be considered.
• Law degree from a Singapore, UK or Australian university.
• Strong background in real estate, infrastructure, energy, utilities or project development.
• Experience in land acquisitions, real estate transactions and development-related matters.
• Exposure to power infrastructure, utilities, grid connections or energy-related agreements would be advantageous.
• Experience in data centres, renewables, infrastructure or large-scale development projects would be highly regarded.
• Commercially minded, proactive and comfortable working with regional stakeholders.
• Candidates from both private practice and in-house backgrounds are welcome.