Consulting Lawyer – Commercial Technology and Data Privacy (Australia)
- Offices (2)Perth, Western AustraliaSydney, New South Wales
- Work typeOn-site
- Experience4+ PQE
- PracticeTechnology
A global law firm
Apply in confidence →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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