Legal Operations

Consulting Lawyer – Commercial Technology and Data Privacy (Australia)

A global law firm

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We are seeking experienced commercial technology, procurement, and data privacy lawyers to join our global legal consulting platform. This is a self-directed, non-traditional career path offering the backing of a leading international law firm, with access to high-quality work, clients, resources, and support.

About the role:

  • Advise on commercial contracts, including technology/IT agreements (e.g., SaaS, AI, data/software licenses, software development, and cloud computing arrangements)
  • Support data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity matters
  • Work on technology transactions, including IT procurement and outsourcing
  • Engage with M&A transactions, fintech, eCommerce, and payments
  • Handle intellectual property matters (contentious and non-contentious, including patents)

Successful applicants will have:

  • Right to work and reside in Australia
  • Unrestricted qualification to practice in Australia
  • Minimum of four years' post-qualification experience, ideally within a top-tier law firm and a leading financial institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee)
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in a common law jurisdiction
  • Self-starter with commitment to building a consulting career
  • Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and client service skills
  • Strong commercial acumen, resilience, adaptability, and autonomy

This role offers flexibility, variety, and the opportunity to work in-house with clients on assignments ranging from two to twelve months (typically four days per week), or on an ad-hoc basis with our practice teams. Consultants receive full support, including access to a dedicated management team, professional support lawyers, knowledge resources, coaching, training, and networking opportunities.

  • Right to work and reside in Australia
  • Unrestricted qualification to practice in Australia
  • Minimum of four years' post-qualification experience, ideally within a top-tier law firm and a leading financial institution or corporate (directly or as a secondee)
  • Strong technical knowledge and experience in a common law jurisdiction
  • Self-starter with commitment to building a consulting career
  • Adept at leading or working within complex multi-functional, multi-national project environments
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interface at all levels
  • Client service-focused with exemplary service ethic
  • Strong commercial/business acumen
  • Resilient, adaptable, autonomous, and highly credible
  • Advanced organisational skills and diplomacy

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