Privacy Lawyer – Legal Consultant (Sydney, Hybrid) – 3-12 Month Contract

A leading organisation seeks an experienced privacy lawyer for a consultancy role. You will join a flexible legal resourcing platform, supporting clients with regulatory compliance and privacy matters.

This is a full-time hybrid role based in Sydney, with an initial duration of 3 to 12 months. You will act as a subject matter expert on privacy law, advising on regulatory obligations, risk management, and compliance uplift programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Advising on the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles, and emerging privacy regulatory developments.
• Providing guidance on telecommunications-specific privacy obligations, including Part 13 of the Telecommunications Act and the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act.
• Supporting regulatory compliance and reform initiatives, including implementation of new legislative requirements.
• Identifying, assessing, and managing legal, regulatory, and reputational risks.
• Engaging with legal, risk, privacy, compliance, regulatory, and operational teams as a trusted advisor.

About you:

• Minimum 8 years' experience as a privacy lawyer, from private practice or in-house roles within large organisations.
• Experience in telecommunications or other highly regulated sectors is highly regarded.
• Strong knowledge of privacy law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Current Australian practising certificate and right to work in Australia.
• Security clearance or willingness to obtain one.

This role offers flexibility and control over how, when, and where you work, with the backing of a global firm and access to market-leading clients.

• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience as a privacy lawyer.
• Demonstrated expertise in privacy law and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles, and emerging privacy regulations.
• Experience with telecommunications-specific privacy obligations is highly regarded.
• Proven ability to support compliance uplift and regulatory reform programs.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Current Australian practising certificate.
• Right to live and work in Australia.
• Security clearance or willingness to obtain one.