Senior Position - Contracts - Data Center

1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation Draft, review, negotiate and finalize colocation/customer agreements, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), amendments, settlement agreements and other commercial contracts . Manage both standard-form and bespoke contractual structures based on customer and business requirements. Review commercial and contractual terms to identify risks, obligations, liabilities and areas requiring negotiation. Support complex customer negotiations and provide contractual inputs to achieve commercially viable outcomes. 2. Contract Lifecycle Management Manage the complete contract lifecycle from proposal and negotiation through execution and ongoing administration . Ensure contracts are processed in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, internal approval mechanisms and commercial objectives. Track contractual milestones, obligations, approvals, renewals, amendments and other key activities. Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract records and documentation. 3. Stakeholder Management Collaborate closely with Sales, Legal, Operations, Finance and Contracts leadership to facilitate contract negotiations and resolve contractual issues. Act as a key contractual interface between the organization and customers. Ensure alignment between contractual commitments and operational capabilities. Maintain consistency in contractual standards, positions and negotiation approaches across assigned accounts. 4. Contractual Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess and proactively manage contractual and commercial risks across the assigned contract portfolio. Monitor contract progress and timelines and ensure timely closure of pending contractual matters. Support dispute resolution, settlement discussions and resolution of contractual issues in coordination with Legal and relevant business stakeholders. Escalate significant contractual risks and issues to senior management with appropriate recommendations. 5. Contract Frameworks & Process Improvement Support the development, review and enhancement of standard contract templates, clauses, workflows and negotiation frameworks for colocation and data center services. Contribute to improving contract management processes, governance and turnaround times. Identify opportunities to standardize contractual practices and improve efficiency across the contract lifecycle. 6. Reporting & Governance Maintain regular reporting on the status of assigned contracts, negotiations, risks, pending actions and key milestones. Provide periodic updates and insights to senior management on portfolio performance and critical contractual matters. Ensure compliance with contractual governance standards and internal approval processes.

Desired Candidate Profile

10+ years of overall experience , with at least 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience in contract drafting and negotiation . Experience preferably within Data Centers, Telecommunications, Technology Infrastructure, Real Estate, or related infrastructure sectors . Strong experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating: Colocation Agreements Customer Agreements Service Level Agreements (SLAs) Contract Amendments Settlement Agreements Commercial and bespoke contractual arrangements Demonstrated ability to manage complex customer-facing contractual negotiations and multiple contracts simultaneously. Strong understanding of contractual risk, commercial terms, contract lifecycle management and governance. Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, Finance and Operations teams.