Legal Counsel

Megaport • United States of America, AZ

1d • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel and working closely with the rest of the legal team, the Legal Counsel provides general legal advice and support to Megaport Group companies and assists with their daily business activities. The role includes reviewing and negotiating master agreements and other commercial contracts, supporting and training the global sales team, reviewing PR announcements and promotional materials, drafting policies and other documents, and contributing to legal operations initiatives. The position also supports the Chief Legal Officer and broader legal team on special projects and tasks.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of experience reviewing and negotiating technology agreements and providing business-related legal assistance.
• Fluency in English.
• Active bar license in the jurisdiction where located.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a practical, commercial approach; plain-English drafting is essential.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously with stakeholders across multiple global teams.
• High integrity and professional accountability.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to provide practical, commercial advice while managing risk.
• Ability to build relationships and earn trust and respect with a range of individuals.
• Collaborative approach and willingness to learn and share knowledge.
• Ability to manage competing matters across jurisdictions and time zones, set clear expectations, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Prior in-house experience or exposure to the technology industry, especially data centers or a sales-based organization.
• Privacy, information security, and regulatory experience or exposure.
• Employment law experience or exposure.

Responsibilities

• Provide general legal advice to support the Group’s daily business activities, including sales and supplier agreement review and negotiation, corporate obligations, employee-related matters, and regulatory and legal compliance.
• Assist with resolving disputes.
• Support legal operations initiatives, identifying and developing solutions that improve efficiency and cohesion between teams.
• Support special projects as directed by the Chief Legal Officer and Senior Legal Counsel.
• Review advertising and promotional materials, including websites, online publications, new service information, and campaign materials.
• Review new legislation and regulatory changes and communicate potential impacts to the business.
• Provide advice on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Act as an ambassador for the legal team across the business.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment with a remote-first culture and coworking options.
• Four weeks of paid annual leave, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program.
• Wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Study and training allowance and paid study leave.
• Creative, modern workspaces for employees when they are not working remotely.
• Recognition programs, including Legend and Kudos awards.
• For U.S. employees: medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed