Megaport

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Senior Legal Counsel

General CounselGeneral CounselFull TimeRemoteSeniorTeam 201-500Since 2013H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

47 days ago

Salary

$140K - $170K / year

Seniority

Senior

Professional Certificate7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• 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.

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

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