Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand MEGA Full time

**Location**:Auckland, NZ

**Job Type**:Full-time, Permanent

**About MEGA**:
MEGA The Privacy Company provides global services from its Head Office in New Zealand. Built with **Privacy by Design**, MEGA provides a range of zero-knowledge encrypted cloud storage and communication solutions for individuals and businesses.

We launched in 2013 and have grown to a global team of over 160 people who are motivated by next-generation technology and design. Currently, MEGA has more than 260 million registered users, with desktop and mobile apps across all major platforms.

**About the role**:
As our Legal Counsel, you will research and make recommendations to MEGA in relation to rapidly evolving local and international privacy and internet compliance that affects MEGA's developing suite of products as well as our users. Part of a global team, you will report to our General Counsel and Compliance Manager.

You will make an impact by:

- researching new legislative and compliance developments within New Zealand and globally
- managing our trademark registrations
- maintaining company secretarial records, ensuring all statutory requirements are met for our group companies, drafting procedural director resolutions, and managing any share transfers
- reviewing all new supplier and collaborator agreements and maintaining a register of contracts
- assisting with the drafting of internal policies
- supporting the General Counsel and Compliance Manager with projects as required.

We offer flexible and remote working arrangements for employees based at our Auckland office.

**About you**:
You bring a passion to the work you do and succeed in complex legal matters.

You are able to work at pace while engaging and collaborating with diverse teams across the globe.

You have:

- experience in the Tech or Telecommunications industry
- excellent oral and written communication skills in English
- strong computer skills across the MS Office Suite.

**Qualifications**

You hold a tertiary qualification in Law with at least 3 years PQE.

**What MEGA offers**:
Along with the freedom of flexible working, continuous development, and opportunities for future growth, you’ll enjoy a competitive remuneration package.

This is a stable role within a secure industry, providing the opportunity to work with passionate and experienced people across the globe.

We have great and responsive leadership, a fun, hardworking team, and plenty of ongoing learning opportunities that mean you’ll continue to grow with us.


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