Senior Legal Counsel, Corporate

Equinix; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital infrastructure company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their Real Estate & Infrastructure legal team in Singapore. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of legal experience, particularly in construction and corporate law. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice, and working closely with internal stakeholders. Strong communication skills in English, with proficiency in Chinese and Bahasa Indonesian as an advantage, are essential. The role offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of post-qualification legal experience with a strong background in construction and corporate law.
• Admitted to practice in any commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Preparation to use advanced technology like online corporate secretariat systems.

Responsibilities

• Support a broad spectrum of legal matters within Equinix's business.
• Draft, review, and negotiate construction contracts.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on construction and corporate contracts.

Skills

Construction law

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

Contract management systems

Matter management system

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

We are seeking an intelligent, energetic and highly motivated candidate to fulfill this role- Legal Counsel, Corporate, to join the Real Estate & Infrastructure legal team in Asia Pacific. The successful candidate will work on a broad spectrum of legal and corporate matters, including Design & Construction, Infrastructure support work and other corporate related transactions and matters in the region.

Responsibilities

• Being a close partner to the business, the successful candidate will be assisting in a broad spectrum of legal matters within Equinix’s business, with a particular focus on supporting Equinix’s Build Bolder strategy and the Design & Construction business stakeholders in the Asia Pacific region
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating construction contracts to ensure Equinix’s interests are protected. Liaising with colleagues globally as well as in the Asia Pacific region on legal issues arising from such contracts
• Providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice and guidance regarding legal issues and risks in construction contracts as well as general corporate contracts, including prosecuting and defending litigation and/or insurance claims if required
• Advising on legal matters and projects; working closely with senior members of the legal team and other internal stakeholders and providing strategic guidance to the business, especially the Real Estate Team, Procurement Team as well as the Design & Construction Team to support the Company’s activities in the Asia Pacific Region
• Identifying construction and related contracts that do not comply with Equinix policies, processes, and procedures and escalating issues to stakeholders/approvers and to appropriate party to address non compliance
• Conducting presentations, training and educating the business team members on legal review processes and procedures, legal documents, applicable laws and negotiation strategies
• Working with senior members of the legal team in developing templates for various corporate contracts, including procurement contracts and intercompany contracts
• Functioning as part of the wider global legal team, including engaging with other departments, providing input on corporate issues, undertaking any global projects, initiatives, deals, corporate or other commercial transactions as may arise or be assigned

Qualifications

• Law degree from a recognized university and possesses 12+ years’ post qualification experience; with some experience in a law firm, including Construction, Infrastructure and General Corporate experience in the law firm. Admitted to practice in any commonwealth jurisdiction
• Prepared to use technology including contracts and documents management systems, matter management system and online corporate secretariat system
• Articulate, with great communication and drafting skills and highly effective in English. Being effective in the Chinese and Bahasa Indonesian languages would be an advantage as the new hire will be working with Chinese and Bahasa Indonesian speaking stakeholders.
• Competent, accurate, proactive, resourceful, independent, organized, able to prioritize effectively to meet deadlines, address risk, achieve results, an effective time manager with strong interpersonal skills with a focus on teamwork and ability to foster/manage relationships across multiple departments
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and projects simultaneously. Willing to be part of a Legal team supporting a growing global business and therefore, must be willing to be a team player to work on a wide range of corporate related transactions and matters

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affidavit employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.