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Megaport

Senior Legal Counsel

Megaport

. Support complex and strategic transactions for data centre procurement and customer agreements from negotiation through execution .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading complex commercial transactions within technology and data centre environments, with a strong focus on negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and legal advisory on technology-related issues. Possesses exceptional commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical, plain English advice while managing multiple high-value matters across jurisdictions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Significant Post-Qualification ExperienceStrong Technology Transactions ExperienceExcellent Negotiation SkillsExperience with Cloud InfrastructureAbility to Manage Significant Matters Simultaneously

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Hard Skills
Complex Commercial TransactionsLegal AdvisoryContract DraftingRisk AllocationRegulatory ComplianceIntellectual PropertyCybersecurityData PrivacyNegotiation with HyperscalersStrategic Alliances
Soft Skills
Exceptional Commercial JudgementAdaptable Communication StyleIntegrity and Professional JudgementProblem-SolvingStakeholder Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission in US Jurisdiction
Industry Keywords
Data CentreCloudTelecommunicationsInfrastructureSaaSAI InfrastructureNetwork as a ServiceCorporate TransactionsStrategic PartnershipsGlobal Technology Companies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support complex and strategic transactions for data centre procurement and customer agreements from negotiation through execution
  • Partner with the Chief Legal Officer, executive leadership and senior stakeholders on high-priority legal matters focused primarily on the compute division
  • Advise on the legal and commercial structure of strategic partnerships involving cloud, networking, data centres, infrastructure, compute, storage, software and technology services
  • Lead negotiations with global technology companies, cloud providers, infrastructure providers, strategic partners, enterprise customers and suppliers
  • Advise on technology, data, privacy, intellectual property, cybersecurity and regulatory issues arising from strategic transactions
  • Support the CLO and legal team leaders on commercially sensitive special projects and strategic initiatives
  • Act as a trusted senior Legal team member and sounding board on complex commercial issues
  • Support the broader global legal team during busy periods
  • Simplify workflows and improve contracting approaches while preserving key risk controls
  • Help senior leaders assess commercial structure, risk allocation and execution paths for high-value opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant post-qualification experience as a lawyer (between 7–10 years), ideally including substantial in-house experience in a technology, data centre, cloud, telecommunications, infrastructure or SaaS environment
  • Admission and good standing in at least one US jurisdiction
  • Experience leading complex, high-value or strategically important commercial transactions with sophisticated counterparties
  • Strong technology transactions experience
  • Experience working directly with C-suite executives and senior business leaders
  • Exceptional commercial judgement
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent drafting skills, particularly for bespoke transactions
  • Plain English, practical and commercial advice style
  • Ability to independently resolve ambiguous problems and drive outcomes
  • Intellectual curiosity and interest in technology
  • Strong stakeholder instincts and adaptable communication style
  • Ability to manage several significant matters simultaneously across jurisdictions and time zones
  • High levels of integrity, discretion and professional judgement
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, Network as a Service, telecommunications, data centres, AI infrastructure or adjacent technology sectors is advantageous
  • Experience negotiating with hyperscalers or major global technology companies is advantageous
  • Experience with strategic alliances, joint go-to-market arrangements, capacity or infrastructure agreements, complex procurement arrangements or new product launches is advantageous
  • Exposure to corporate transactions, investments, acquisitions or other strategic corporate projects is advantageous
  • Experience in a fast-growing, global or publicly listed technology company is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Flexible working environment – a remote-first culture with coworking options available
  • 4 weeks of paid annual leave
  • Parental leave
  • Birthday leave
  • Purchased annual leave program
  • Wellness allowance
  • Employee wellbeing initiatives
  • Generous study and training allowance
  • 5 days of paid study leave
  • Creative, modern workspaces
  • Inclusive team environment
  • Legend and Kudos recognition awards