Legal Counsel – EMEA

🕒 June 1

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

⚖️ Legal Counsel / General Counsel

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Megaport

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2013

📡 Telecommunications

Networking • Cloud Computing • Telecommunications

Megaport is a leading provider of global private connectivity solutions that enable simplified network interconnection. The company offers a platform for deploying secure, scalable, and agile networks that interconnect data centers, clouds, and virtual points of presence. Megaport's services allow users to create secure and dynamic network connections on-demand, without hardware or long-term contracts, offering flexibility and speed to businesses. By partnering with global service providers, data center operators, and systems integrators, Megaport ensures robust and widespread network access across 930+ locations in 25 countries. Its smart software tools and APIs allow for easy network management, making it a trusted choice for cloud networking and hybrid cloud solutions.

📋 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. • Be a strong ambassador for the legal team across the business.

🎯 Requirements

• 3-5 years of post qualification experience in contract review and negotiation of master level agreements and business-related legal assistance. • Qualification to practice in the jurisdiction you’re located in, in good standing. • Experience which includes work in an in-house position preferred. • Experience in the IT/Technology industry and agreements preferred. • Experience in a sales-driven company is preferred. • Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a strong bias for practical and commercial advice - plain English drafting is essential. • Experience in or exposure to the data center industry is highly regarded. • Privacy, information security, and regulatory experience/exposure are highly regarded. • Employment law experience or exposure is good to have, but not necessary. • Ability to work with stakeholders across multiple global teams with a high degree of independence and autonomy, but raises questions proactively. • 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. • A natural relationship builder, with the ability to engage with all kinds of individuals, building trust and respect with ease. • High level of integrity and professional accountability required.

🏖️ Benefits

• Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available • Generous leave plans – including, 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, plus access to coworking spaces via our global WeWork membership if you work remotely, but like to get out of the house sometimes • Motivated, inclusive team – work alongside industry experts and fresh talent • Recognition programs – celebrate achievements with our Legend and Kudos award