Legal Counsel

Overview

This role reports to the North America-based Legal Director and works closely with other members of the legal team to provide general legal advice and support to the group of companies and assist with daily business activities. Responsibilities include reviewing and negotiating master agreements, supporting the global sales team, reviewing commercial contracts and promotional materials, drafting policies and other documentation, supporting legal operations initiatives, and assisting with specific projects and tasks led by the Legal Director and broader legal team.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate agreements, including services agreements, software agreements, procurement and carrier agreements, confidentiality agreements, and other commercial contracts.
• Provide general legal advice on matters supporting daily business activities, including employee-related matters and regulatory and legal compliance matters.
• Draft bespoke contracts, such as agency, referral, and commission agreements.
• Assist with resolving disputes that arise from time to time.
• Support legal operations initiatives.
• Support special projects as directed by the Legal Directors and Chief Legal Officer.
• Contribute to the development of legal templates, guidance materials, and training resources.
• Review advertising and promotional materials, including websites, online publications, new service information, and campaign materials.
• Review new legislation and regulatory changes and communicate potential impacts to the business.
• Provide advice on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Serve as an effective representative of 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.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a strong bias for practical and commercial advice.
• Plain English drafting skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently with stakeholders across multiple global teams while raising questions proactively.
• Strong commercial acumen and demonstrated ability to deliver practical and commercial advice while managing risk.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the adaptability to support internal and external stakeholders around the world.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across different matters, jurisdictions, and timezones, set clear expectations, and adjust to meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to build trust and respect with a wide range of individuals.
• High level of integrity and professional accountability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in an in-house position.
• Experience in the IT or technology industry and with technology-related agreements.
• Experience in a sales-driven company.
• Experience in or exposure to the data center industry.
• Privacy, information security, and regulatory experience or exposure.
• Employment law experience or exposure is beneficial but not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Flexible working environment with a remote-first culture and coworking options.
• Leave plans including parental leave, birthday leave, and a purchased annual leave program.
• Wellness allowance and employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Study and training allowance plus paid study leave.
• Modern workspaces and access to coworking spaces through a global WeWork membership for remote employees.
• Recognition programs celebrating employee achievements.

Additional Information

• All applications will be treated in confidence.
• Candidates who meet the selection criteria will be invited to attend an interview.
• Strictly no Recruitment Agencies.