Global Corporate Legal Counsel

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 Global Corporate Legal Counsel is responsible for the strategic oversight and operational delivery of the NTT GDC’s corporate legal affairs, ensuring that all entities within the global structure operate in full compliance with applicable laws, governance standards, and financing obligations. This role serves to ensure corporate secretarial compliance, board governance, and subsidiary management. The role will also provide legal and strategic input into corporate structuring decisions, joint ventures, and investor or lender relations connected to major loan agreements, and shareholder arrangements. This role reports directly to the Vice President – Global Legal. What we are looking for KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Global Corporate Governance and Secretarial Oversight Oversee all corporate secretarial and entity management functions across regions, ensuring compliance with local company law, listing requirements (where applicable), and group governance standards. Develop and maintain a global corporate governance framework, including policies on delegation of authority, board composition, director appointments, and powers of attorney. Ensure timely board and committee meeting management, including agendas, minutes, resolutions, and filings. Supervise the maintenance of the group entity database and ensure accuracy of statutory registers, corporate records, and filings. Advise on director duties, conflicts of interest, and governance best practices. 2. Corporate Structure and Strategic Transactions Provide legal leadership on group reorganisations, acquisitions/disposals, capital injections, dividends, and other intra-group transactions. Advise senior management and tax/finance teams on optimal global legal entity structuring, ensuring compliance with corporate, regulatory, and tax requirements. Lead or support legal aspects of joint venture formations, shareholder agreements, and corporate restructurings. 3. Investor and Lender Relations (Corporate Legal Interface) Support investor and lender communications from a legal and governance perspective, ensuring alignment with disclosure obligations, financing covenants, and shareholder rights. Coordinate with Treasury and Finance to review and maintain compliance with corporate undertakings in financing documents. Manage legal inputs on joint venture partner relations, including governance mechanics, reserved matters, and dispute resolution processes. 4. Leadership, Risk Management, and Compliance Lead a global team of regional company secretaries, ensuring consistent standards and clear accountability across jurisdictions. Drive continuous improvement in corporate governance processes and digital legal entity management systems. Partner with Governance, Risk & Compliance Team to identify and mitigate corporate legal risks. Advise the Senior Vice President – Legal, Vice President – Global Legal, Executive Committee, and Board on material governance, structural, or legal risks. 5. External and Cross-Functional Collaboration Liaise with external counsel, regulators, and notaries on corporate legal matters. Collaborate closely with internal functions (Finance, Tax, Treasury, HR, Investor Relations, Investment, and Compliance) to ensure legal alignment with business objectives. KNOWLEDGE & ATTRIBUTES Strategic Leadership: Ability to design and implement global governance frameworks aligned with business strategy. Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of corporate, financing, and governance law across multiple jurisdictions. Integrity and Judgement: Strong sense of ethics and confidentiality in handling board and shareholder matters. Collaboration: Adept at cross-functional partnership and managing diverse, international teams. Operational Excellence: Skilled at simplifying and systematizing complex corporate structures and compliance processes. ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS Law degree (LL.B / J.D.) and admission to practice in at least one major jurisdiction (UK, US, EU, or equivalent). REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Minimum 8 - 10 years of post-qualification experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or global role within a multinational corporation or leading law firm. Strong expertise in: Corporate governance and company law across multiple jurisdictions; International group structuring and corporate maintenance; Joint ventures, shareholder arrangements, and corporate finance transactions; Managing cross-border teams and external counsel. Proven track record of advising senior executives and boards Apply tot his job Apply To this Job