Interim Legal Counsel - Construction

Interim Legal Counsel – Construction (6-Month Contract)

About the Role

We are seeking an interim Legal Counsel specializing in construction to support Equinix’s data centre development projects across the EMEA region for a period of 6 months. This role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in fast-paced, business-critical environments and enjoys partnering with stakeholders across the business with a focus on the Design & Construction team.

Key Responsibilities

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• Advise on all legal and contractual aspects of the development and construction of data centres, including contract negotiation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
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• Support major infrastructure projects, focusing on construction contracts and project delivery.
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• Provide clear, commercial, and practical legal advice to stakeholders across EMEA.
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• Identify legal risks and propose pragmatic solutions to enable business growth.
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• Contribute to creation and continuous improvement of legal processes, playbooks and templates.
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• Manage external counsel.
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Qualifications & Experience

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• Qualified lawyer with 5+ years PQE, specializing in construction law.
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• Experience in private practice, in-house, or both.
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• Strong expertise in construction contracts and infrastructure projects.
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• Experience in the data centre industry is preferred but not essential.
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• Fluent English.
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• Ability to work independently and handle a diverse, fast-paced workload.
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Skills & Attributes

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• Excellent negotiation and drafting abilities.
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• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
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• Adaptable, solution-oriented, and collaborative team player.
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Why Join Us?

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• Opportunity to work on high-impact construction projects at the forefront of digital infrastructure.
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• Gain experience at a leader of the data centre industry.
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• Exposure to complex, cross-border work in a fast-growing region.
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• High visibility with senior business stakeholders.
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• Join a well-respected, collaborative, and high-performing legal team.
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