Senior Legal Advisor
5 days ago
About Us
Megaport is a global leader in Network as a Service (NaaS), revolutionizing the way businesses connect to the cloud. We partner with top technology companies, including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, IBM, Oracle, and NYSE. Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, our team of over 300 members operates across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Our Culture
We value collaboration, supportiveness, and fun in our work environment. Our employees are motivated, adaptable, persistent, hard-working, and dynamic. We prioritize integrity and accountability, and our culture emphasizes customer-centricity and shared values.
The Role
You will provide general legal advice and support to Megaport's group of companies, assisting with daily business activities. This includes reviewing sales agreements, providing training to the global sales team, reviewing commercial contracts, drafting policies, supporting legal operations initiatives, and collaborating with the Chief Legal Officer on specific projects.
Key Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on various areas to support the company's daily operations, including sales agreement review and negotiation, employee-related matters, and regulatory compliance.Assist in resolving disputes that arise from time to time.Support legal operations initiatives and special projects assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.Review advertising and promotional materials, including websites, online publications, and campaign materials.Monitor new legislation and regulatory changes, communicating potential impacts to the business.Offer guidance on regulatory and compliance issues.Represent the legal team as an ambassador across the organization.Requirements
- 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
- Prior in-house experience or exposure to the technology industry is preferred but not essential.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a strong bias for practical and commercial advice.
- Employment law and privacy experience are highly regarded.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple global teams.
- High level of integrity and professional accountability.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to deliver practical and commercial advice while managing risk.
- Natural relationship builder, able to engage with diverse individuals and build trust and respect.
- Collaborative team player, eager to learn and share knowledge with the wider team.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and set clear expectations.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation packages.
- 4 weeks of annual leave.
- Flexible working environments.
- Birthday leave.
- Generous study and training program, plus 5 days paid study leave.
- Additional leave via purchased annual leave scheme.
- Health and wellness program.
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