Why This Role Rocks
Reporting to our Chief Legal Officer youll tackle the full legal spectrum : negotiating high-value sales deals crafting bespoke contracts steering legal ops and partnering with leaders across the business.
Youll manage and mentor our Australian-based Legal Counsel and collaborate daily with the NAM-based Legal Director as well as the broader Legal & Compliance Team to support the Chief Legal Officer in managing Megaports global legal affairs.
This role is ideal for someone in a senior in-house position looking to take the next big step in their careerand do it at cloud-speed.
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About Megaport
Megaport rewired how IT connects.
As a pioneer of Network as a Service (Naa S) we help companies tap into the cloudfast.
Were an ASX-listed scale-up trusted by Amazon Microsoft Google IBM Oracle NYSE and other tech giants.
With 250 talented teammates spread across North America Europe and APAC (HQ in Brisbane) we stay lean move quickly and keep things fun.
Our Vibe
Customer-first always
Integrity >
everything
Small teams huge outcomes
We celebrate curiosity collaboration and a can-do attitude
Success gets loud cheerssee our Legend & Kudos awards
If you thrive in a fast globally distributed environment (and appreciate a good meme) youll feel right at home.
What Youll Be Owning Strategic Counsel Youll have shared responsibility for co-managing Megaports legal engine room supporting the team to keep on top of the BAU legal work as a player coach.
Youll deliver crisp commercial advice on a variety of areas to support Megaports daily business activities including sales agreements procurement regulatory and legal compliance matters.
Deal Ninja Review draft and negotiate everything from enterprise MSAs to referral and commission agreements.
Team Leadership Mentor and motivate our Australian based Legal Counsel; foster tight collaboration with Legal & Compliance teammates.
Dispute Solver Guide resolutions quickly and pragmatically when issues pop up.
Legal Ops Champion Optimise workflows elevate Ironclad and embed scalable processes.
Reg Watch Track regulatory shifts; translate risk into clear business action.
Special Projects Support the Chief Legal Officer with special projects never dull always meaningful.
What You Bring Approximately 710 yrs post-admission (with solid in-house experience).
This role will suit someone in a senior in-house role looking to take the next step in their career.
LLB (or equivalent) and current unrestricted QLD practising certificate
23 years of proven experience in managing mentoring and growing a team with the ability to foster collaboration and drive performance.
Experience supporting remote or distributed teams is a strong plus.
Tech / IT industry exposure required (bonus points for cloud or telecoms)
Elite contract drafting & negotiation skills.
Commercial mindsetpractical risk-balanced solutions are your superpower.
Calm multitasker across time-zones & shifting priorities.
Stellar communicator and natural relationship builder.
High integrity high accountability high energy.
Why Youll Love It Here Flexible work (remote-friendly & balanced schedules)
Birthday leavecelebrate yourself
Cool creative office spaces (when you want em)
Health & wellness program
Global team of experts who love what they do
Recognition programs that actually mean something #LI-DNI
If you have any questions please reach out to Megaports Talent Acquisition Team at emailprotected
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