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Legal Counsel - Digital Infrastructure
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Formative
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Singapore
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3–6 years PQE; Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore, Australia, or England & Wales strongly preferred); Singapore-based
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Title: Legal Counsel - Digital Infrastructure
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Formative
Location: Singapore
Eligibility: 3–6 years PQE; Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore, Australia, or England & Wales strongly preferred); Singapore-based.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None
Description: Formative is recruiting a Legal Counsel for a high-growth, institutionally-backed data centre platform headquartered in Singapore. This is the company's first dedicated legal hire, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The role covers commercial, regulatory, corporate, and transactional matters across a growing multi-market portfolio in the APAC region.
Key Responsibilities:
Contact Information: Nick Ryland (Recruitment - Legal, Corporate Governance & Techno-Commercial at Formative).
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Formative
Location: Singapore
Eligibility: 3–6 years PQE; Qualified in a common law jurisdiction (Singapore, Australia, or England & Wales strongly preferred); Singapore-based.
Deadline: Not specified
Fees: None
Description: Formative is recruiting a Legal Counsel for a high-growth, institutionally-backed data centre platform headquartered in Singapore. This is the company's first dedicated legal hire, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The role covers commercial, regulatory, corporate, and transactional matters across a growing multi-market portfolio in the APAC region.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (colocation agreements, EPC and construction contracts, supply arrangements, NDAs, MOUs, and JV documentation).
- Supporting data centre development legal matters (site acquisition, ground leases, substation/utility documents, power purchase agreements, and grid procurement).
- Advising on data centre regulatory, licensing, and data privacy compliance (PDPA and equivalent) across APAC jurisdictions.
- Assisting with corporate governance, board documentation, investor reporting, financing processes, JV arrangements, and M&A.
- Instructing and coordinating local counsel across multiple jurisdictions.
Contact Information: Nick Ryland (Recruitment - Legal, Corporate Governance & Techno-Commercial at Formative).