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The Senior Legal Advisor is an advanced subject matter expert in one or more functional areas or legal disciplines within a Global or Regional business area.

The Senior Legal Advisor is an individual contributor role and has the ability to work on significant and unique issues where analysis of situations or data requires an evaluation of intangibles.

This role may lead or participate in an engagement or provide advice and support to management and/or other legal colleagues in complex undertakings.

This role may also help with the development and/or implementation of policies, programs and other related materials.

What you'll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides legal support to business and/or operations on all forms of construction & power contracting agreements, including (but not limited to) general contractor agreements, supply orders, OFCI procurement, PPAs, heat management, NDAs, etc.

• Reviews, negotiates and makes amendments to legal terms and conditions in construction and power agreements, including leading tender review processes for key business projects globally.

• Prepares legal reports on the status of legal matters.

• Liaising closely with the Procurement/Supply Chain & Finance teams on legal issues and standard drafting queries.

• Responsible for identifying, and where possible mitigating, risk presented by construction and power contracts across NTT GDC.

• Collaborates with NTT GDC GID team as well as regional construction teams on all construction & power projects.

• Collaborates with NTT GDC Power Procurement team as well as regional procurement teams on all power contracting.

• Responsible for ensuring awareness and acceptance of risks arising from global construction and power contracts, and handling of construction and power disputes, across the entire NTT GDC Group.

• Advises company management on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering messages, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters, including potential risks in contractual, regulatory, compliance, financial, and legal areas.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong and calm tactical decision-maker, handles unforeseen issues.

• Interacts with internal and external stakeholders calmly under pressure.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Self-starter, well organized, effectively manages stress in a fast-paced environment and produces consistent, positive results under deadline pressure.

• Ability to work well both independently (on a remote basis) and as part of a highly collaborative team.

• Recognizes cultural norms and practices in differing target regions.

• English language as a must have (plus another European language as highly desirable (particularly German)).

• Bachelor's degree in law or diploma or other relevant certifications.

• Good command of standard IT platforms.

• Willingness to travel internationally as required.

• Strong communication skills and reliability.

• Good interpersonal skills, teamwork and collaboration abilities.

• Able to work in high-pressure situations.

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills (preferably alongside German or another European language).

• Superb attention to detail; good organizational, communication and multitasking skills.

• Proactive approach to work and willingness to learn and develop.

• Strong research abilities.

• Data center industry experience a plus, but construction or power experience is compulsory.

• Comfortable working remotely, but with the ability to work in a team.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• LLB Bachelor’s degree in law, Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, or equivalent.

• Minimum five+ (5+) years relevant industry inhouse experience.

• Applies experience and professional knowledge to develop and resolve complex issues in creative ways, to deliver distilled and robust legal and commercial advice.

• Strong experience in contract drafting, commercial terms, and negotiations.

• Strong experience in construction and/or power contracts.

• Developed business acumen, and the ability to combine legal and business analysis and judgment in a practical manner.

• Current member of the legal bar in good standing with governing organization for counsel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.

• Able to hear and speak into a telephone.

• Close visual work on a computer terminal.

• Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

• Remain stationary for long periods of time

• Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Work within a global team across multiple global time zones

• Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer.

• This role is expected to be remote with an occasional need to be on-site in a shared space, and with the possibility of international travel.

• Must satisfactorily pass company-required background check process.

This is a remote position that requires reliable internet connection and electricity. A monthly stipend is provided to cover expenses associated with working remotely and use of a personal mobile device, if applicable.

NTT Global Data Centers Americas, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, education, and location. Base salary for this position is $ 189,000.00 - $ 250,000.00.

All regular full-time employees are eligible for an annual bonus; payout is dependent upon individual and company performance.

Employees receive paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and supplemental insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account, and 401k retirement plan to create a rich Total Rewards package.

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About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

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