Director of Legal (Regulatory Counsel)

Overview : Working at Atlassian

Working at Atlassian

Atlassians can choose where they work whether in an office, from home, or a combination of the two. That way, Atlassians have more control over supporting their family, personal goals, and other priorities.

We can hire people in any country where we have a legal entity. Interviews and onboarding are conducted virtually, a part of being a distributed-first company.

Responsibilities : Your future team

Your future team

We're looking for a passionate Director of Legal to join our dynamic and collaborative Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs team at Atlassian! You'll join a growing global team of public policy and legal professionals that monitors and engages with the evolving technology regulatory and policy landscape to build customer trust, accelerate our business, and foster the responsible adoption of technology.

You will be an individual contributor reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs & Ethics.

We believe in putting customers first, playing as a team, and thinking beyond "legal compliance". Successful teammates are lifelong learners who are curious and collaborative.

What you'll do

Help build Atlassian's regulatory affairs function globally.

Identify and analyze the latest regulatory and legislative proposals in technology regulation worldwide (with a focus on the US, Europe, UK and Australia), ensuring substantive and effective engagement on these issues both within Atlassian and externally.

Partner with teams across Atlassian to understand and advise on the impact of emerging laws and regulations, and help prepare strategies to respond to them.

Qualifications : Your background

Your background

6 + years practicing law

Necessary qualifications to practice law in your local jurisdiction

Background in one or more areas of technology law and regulation (including competition / antitrust, privacy, cybersecurity, online safety and platform liability) and a demonstrated interest in expanding into more of these areas over time

Familiarity with the legal environment in one or more relevant jurisdictions (including the US, Europe, UK and Australia)

Experience distilling complex legal and technical concepts into clear language

Demonstrated growth mindset and the ability to succeed in a dynamic and remote-friendly workplace

Compensation

At Atlassian, we strive to design equitable and explainable compensation programs. To support this goal, the baseline of our range is higher than that of the typical market range, but in turn we expect to hire most candidates near this baseline.

Base pay within the range is ultimately determined by a candidate's skills, expertise, or experience.

In the United States, we have three geographic pay zones. For this role, our current base pay ranges for new hires in each zone are :

Zone A : $221,900 - $295,900

Zone B : $199,700 - $266,300

Zone C : $184,200 - $245,600

This role may also be eligible for benefits, bonuses, commissions, and equity.

Please visit for more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay zones. However, please confirm the zone for your specific location with your recruiter.

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Our perks & benefits

Atlassian offers a variety of perks and benefits to support you, your family and to help you engage with your local community.

Our offerings include health coverage, paid volunteer days, wellness resources, and so much more. Visit to learn more.

About Atlassian

At Atlassian, we're motivated by a common goal : to unleash the potential of every team. Our software products help teams all over the planet and our solutions are designed for all types of work.

Team collaboration through our tools makes what may be impossible alone, possible together.

We believe that the unique contributions of all Atlassians create our success. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

To provide you the best experience, we can support with accommodations or adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.

Simply inform our Recruitment team during your conversation with them.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

To learn more about our culture and hiring process, visit .