Make an impact with NTT DATA**
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion its a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 Americas, Inc. 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, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
+ 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.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\#LI-GlobalDataCentres #LI-PD1
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
+ Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
+ Current member in good standing of a State Bar with no prior disciplinary action.
+ Data center industry or technology industry experience a plus.
+ A minimum of eight (6) years or more of relevant legal experience at a law firm AND as in-house counsel, with preferably at least two (2) years of experience as in-house counsel.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
+ Ability to communicate and interact with others.
+ Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
+ Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
+ Close visual work on a computer terminal.
**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 US normal business hours with flexibility to participate in calls across global time zones.
+ Occasional travel, approximately 10% of the time.
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 $ 180,000 - $226,800.
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.
**Your day at NTT DATA**
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.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Provides legal advice and support to Management, business and other leaders on engagements, transactions, issues and challenges relating to the specified functional area or legal discipline.
+ Takes the lead in the above engagements and transactions with external parties including regulators, or when assigned.
+ Provides functional area or legal discipline expertise and counsel to other legal practitioners.
+ Helps to develop and implement initiatives, programs and tools to enhance the level of proficiency of stakeholders including other legal practitioners in the same functional area/legal discipline, and to share know-how.
+ Contributes to the development, implementation and update of related policies, systems and processes working with other members of the internal legal community and other stakeholders.
+ Collaborates with internal stakeholders to optimize legal risk management within the functional area or legal discipline.
+ Provides legal support in commercial and legal negotiations.
+ Works closely with other departments or functions to contribute to the revision of and advise on the development of governance, business and operations.
**To thrive in this role, you need to have:**
+ Substantial skillsets and experience within a specific functional area or legal discipline, in organizations of similar scale and complexity.
+ Good insights and know-how to optimize risk management within the specific functional area or legal discipline.
+ Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
+ Strong commercial acumen and skilled at providing advice and legal solutions carrying significant impact.
+ Proactive approach with strong planning and organizing skills.
+ Ability to influence and negotiate with a good commercial understanding.
+ Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
+ Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
+ Strong people skills and excellent work ethic.
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelors degree or equivalent in Law.
+ May carry specialist qualifications or certifications in specific functional area(s) or legal discipline(s).
**Required experience:**
+ Advanced demonstrated experience in a similar role within a related environment.
+ Advanced demonstrated experience advising and providing solutions to highly complex and legal-technical issues and challenges.
+ Advanced demonstrated experienced in the development of related programs, policies, frameworks and structures to manage the specific functional area or legal discipline at the required scale and complexity.
+ Advanced experience working with Management and other internal / external stakeholders.
**Workplace type** **:**
Remote Working
**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.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion its a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & 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 Americas, Inc. 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, SKILLS & ABILITIES**
+ 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.
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
\#LI-GlobalDataCentres #LI-PD1
**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**
+ Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
+ Current member in good standing of a State Bar with no prior disciplinary action.
+ Data center industry or technology industry experience a plus.
+ A minimum of eight (6) years or more of relevant legal experience at a law firm AND as in-house counsel, with preferably at least two (2) years of experience as in-house counsel.
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
+ Primarily sitting with some walking, standing, and bending.
+ Ability to communicate and interact with others.
+ Able to hear and speak into a telephone.
+ Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
+ Close visual work on a computer terminal.
**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 US normal business hours with flexibility to participate in calls across global time zones.
+ Occasional travel, approximately 10% of the time.
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 $ 180,000 - $226,800.
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.
**Your day at NTT DATA**
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.
**Key responsibilities:**
+ Provides legal advice and support to Management, business and other leaders on engagements, transactions, issues and challenges relating to the specified functional area or legal discipline.
+ Takes the lead in the above engagements and transactions with external parties including regulators, or when assigned.
+ Provides functional area or legal discipline expertise and counsel to other legal practitioners.
+ Helps to develop and implement initiatives, programs and tools to enhance the level of proficiency of stakeholders including other legal practitioners in the same functional area/legal discipline, and to share know-how.
+ Contributes to the development, implementation and update of related policies, systems and processes working with other members of the internal legal community and other stakeholders.
+ Collaborates with internal stakeholders to optimize legal risk management within the functional area or legal discipline.
+ Provides legal support in commercial and legal negotiations.
+ Works closely with other departments or functions to contribute to the revision of and advise on the development of governance, business and operations.
**To thrive in this role, you need to have:**
+ Substantial skillsets and experience within a specific functional area or legal discipline, in organizations of similar scale and complexity.
+ Good insights and know-how to optimize risk management within the specific functional area or legal discipline.
+ Good interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
+ Strong commercial acumen and skilled at providing advice and legal solutions carrying significant impact.
+ Proactive approach with strong planning and organizing skills.
+ Ability to influence and negotiate with a good commercial understanding.
+ Ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.
+ Ability to work in high-pressure situations.
+ Strong people skills and excellent work ethic.
**Academic qualifications and certifications:**
+ Bachelors degree or equivalent in Law.
+ May carry specialist qualifications or certifications in specific functional area(s) or legal discipline(s).
**Required experience:**
+ Advanced demonstrated experience in a similar role within a related environment.
+ Advanced demonstrated experience advising and providing solutions to highly complex and legal-technical issues and challenges.
+ Advanced demonstrated experienced in the development of related programs, policies, frameworks and structures to manage the specific functional area or legal discipline at the required scale and complexity.
+ Advanced experience working with Management and other internal / external stakeholders.
**Workplace type** **:**
Remote Working
**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.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Job ID: 484527778
Originally Posted on: 7/9/2025
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