Corporate Counsel, Global Legal Commercial Contracts (m/f/d)

CompanyNTT Global Data Centers

LocationHemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/29/2025

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Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

Standard minimum applies

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Description

Make an impact at NTT Global Data Centers

Join NTT Global Data Centers and be part of a team that drives innovation and sustainability in the digital world. With over 150 data centers across more than 20 countries globally, we offer unparalleled opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and transformative projects. Experience a collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace where your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

Your role at a glance

The Corporate Counsel, Global Commercial Contracts position is an experienced professional who provides a broad range of legal support on legal issues for the business with complete knowledge and understanding in client/commercial contracting, sales orders, change orders, technology and commercial vendor and supply contracts. This role is responsible for working mostly independently in the areas of core competency and handling complex issues with oversight by the Senior Manager of Global Legal Commercial Contracts and the Vice President of Global Legal Commercial Contracts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds timely to inquiries from all departments regarding contractual obligations and commitments; ensures that contractual matters are addressed efficiently and promptly

Advises company management on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering concise and clear 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

Structure, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including MSAs (client and vendor), complex commercial lease documents, sales orders, change orders, analysis of agreements, vendor contracts, and other agreements involving a variety of complex and evolving issues

Interact professionally with vendors, clients, internal NTT GDC departments and NTT corporate affiliates throughout the world

Respond promptly to the demands of multiple internal client groups

Manage risk and ensure business and compliance needs are accurately reflected in agreement(s)

Assist with the development and implementation of contract procedures and templates to improve operational efficiency

KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Both written and verbal fluency in English and German are a must

Applies advanced wide-ranging experience and in-depth professional knowledge to develop and resolve complex issues in creative ways

Resolves and assesses a wide range of issues in creative ways and suggests variations in approach with consultation at times from senior legal manager

Contributes to development of company objectives and principles to achieve goals in creative and effective ways

Requires conceptual thinking to understand complex issues and their implications

Strong experience in contract drafting, commercial terms, and negotiations

Strong experience in commercial contracting and vendor contracts

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

Frequently advises key people outside own area of expertise on complex matters, using persuasion in delivering messages, with the ability to adapt style to differing audiences and often advises others on difficult matters

Work is done independently in areas of core competency and is reviewed at critical points

Work effectively under pressure and respond to urgent situations as needed, prioritizing multiple business objectives, and meeting deadlines and milestones for projects assigned

Self-starter, excellent time management skills, well organized, effectively manages stress in a fast-paced environment and produces timely, accurate, consistent, and positive results under deadline pressure

Ability to work well both independently and as part of a highly collaborative team

High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and excellent proofreading skills

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

LLB Bachelor of Law Fully qualified German lawyer (both state exams completed)

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

A minimum of six (6) years or more of relevant legal experience with a mix of corporate law firm and in-house work, with a minimum of two (2) yeard sof experience as in-house counsel
Data center industry or technology industry experience a plus

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
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any required computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
Able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Standard remote office environment, perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection
Extensive daily usage of workstation or computer and telephone
Perform work during UK normal business hours with flexibility to participate in calls across global time zones
Occasional Travel, approximately 10% of the time

Who we are

As the third largest data center provider, we operate over 150 data centers in more than 20 countries and regions. We understand that every business – large and small – has its own unique needs and goals. We offer local-to-global data center expertise, aligned with our connected platform of AI-ready data centers to create solutions that enable our clients to seamlessly scale their digital businesses, anywhere and anytime.