Senior Legal Counsel

Megaport

1d • $140,000 - $170,000 • Remote

About The Position

Reporting to the US-based Legal Director, the Senior Legal Counsel will provide general legal advice and support to the Megaport group of companies (Group) and assist the Group’s daily business activities. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and negotiating sales agreements, providing training and support to the global sales team, reviewing commercial contracts, PR announcements, drafting policies and other documentation, supporting legal operations initiatives and supporting the Chief Legal Officer and broader legal team on specific projects and tasks.

Requirements

• 7-10 years experience post admission experience, including around in-house experience.
• JD or equivalent and an active bar license in the US state you’re located in, in good standing.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work with a high degree of independence and autonomy, but raises questions.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver practical and commercial advice whilst managing risk.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. You’ll support internal and external stakeholders around the world, so adaptability of communication approach is key.
• Ability to manage competing priorities - different matters, jurisdictions and timezones, set clear expectations and shift to meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity and professional accountability.
• Strong plain english drafting skills.
• A natural relationship builder, with the ability to engage with all kinds of individuals, building trust and respect with ease.
• Collaborative team player, eager to learn and share knowledge with the wider legal team.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to the IT/Technology industry preferred.
• Experience in a sales-driven company preferred.
• Experience in or exposure to data center industry is highly regarded.
• Employment law and privacy experience are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiation of all types of agreements, including but not limited to services agreements, procurement and carrier agreements, confidentiality agreements, and more!
• Provide general legal advice on a variety of areas to support the Group’s daily business activities, including but not limited to employee related matters and regulatory and legal compliance matters.
• Drafting bespoke contracts (e.g. agency / referral agreements, commission agreements etc).
• Assist with the resolution of disputes that arise from time to time.
• Supporting team legal operations initiatives.
• Support special projects as directed by the Legal Directors and Chief Legal Officer.
• Assist with the review of advertising and promotional material including, Megaport’s websites, online publications, new service information and campaign materials.
• Review new legislation and regulatory changes and communicate potential impact to the business.
• Provide advice on regulatory and compliance issues.

Benefits

• Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
• Generous leave plans – including 4 weeks of paid annual leave, parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program
• Health and wellness support – through a wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Comprehensive learning support – generous study and training allowance plus paid study leave
• Creative, modern workspaces – designed to inspire when you're not working remotely
• Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent
• Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos awards
• For U.S. employees – access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k) plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees