Construction Lawyer

Colt Data Centre Services (DCS) offers flexible and affordable colocation and IT infrastructure solutions. Our connectivity and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is future-proof.

We are seeking a skilled Construction Lawyer to assist in both contentious and non-contentious aspects of our build programme of hyperscale data centres.

**OUTCOMES**
- Partner with the wider DCS legal team and support colleagues in the development and delivery teams in Germany.
- Management of governance, record keeping and compliance with all applicable laws, corporate rules and Colt Standards
- Negotiation of key construction contracts in different jurisdictions. Currently we are seeking to use the FIDIC yellow book form where possible, or a local equivalent (e.g. VOB in Germany).
- Coordination with external counsel, management of engagement and payment of legal fees, building suitable network of local contacts and law firms.
- Should they occur, the management of construction disputes on behalf of the Company.
- Assistance with the administration of all construction contracts.
- Arranging execution/stamping of final form agreements
- Participate in international projects and related business activities in connection with the ownership and operation of data centres, investor demands and refinancing/restructuring.

**THE TEAM**

Reporting into a Construction focused Legal Director you will join a growing team of legal professionals focused on providing high-quality, independent legal advice to Colt DCS.

The current DCS legal team comprises a General Counsel, two Legal Directors, and 7 lawyers based across London, Romania, Paris, Mumbai, and Tokyo, with more hires planned to join in 2023.

**THE SKILLS / EXPERTISE YOU BRING**
- German-qualified lawyer with at least 3-6 years of relevant experience.
- Strong experience in the construction and development sector, with a good understanding of the project lifecycle.
- Experience in drafting and negotiating consultancy agreements, a range of works contracts, settlement agreements, deeds of variation and similar.
- Fluency in English is essential, with strong communication and drafting skills.
- Ambitious, self-motivated, and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commercial mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Should they occur, the management of construction disputes on behalf of the Company.
- Preparation and management of construction precedent data base.
- Provision of training on construction contracts to key business stakeholders.
- Providing legal research support where required.

**What we offer**:
Colt DCS is a growing business that is investing in its people. Our people are defined by their ability to make things happen and deliver on their promises. We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.

In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff. Colt DCS recognises the importance of a work life balance.

Some benefit examples are:

- Pension and insurance options
- Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning
- Business mentoring
- Discounts with local hospitality and retail providers
- Flexible working and relaxed dress code
- Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities

**Who we are**

Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities.
Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow.

We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data center operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it’s the right thing to do for our planet. That’s why we’re taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey, alongside our sister company we are committed to achieving global net zero emissions for our own operations by 2030.