Interim Legal Counsel – Construction

Interim Legal Counsel – Construction (6-Month Contract)

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

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

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

Qualifications & Experience

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

Skills & Attributes

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

Why Join Us?

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