Technology Associate Attorney

A law firm in Sydney is seeking a Technology Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of post-qualification experience, offering the opportunity to work on diverse matters involving telecoms, privacy, cyber, large-scale outsourcing projects, and technology procurement. The successful candidate will have direct exposure to a varied client base, including government entities, data center operators, financial institutions, and large corporations. This role involves working on high-profile and market-leading matters related to technology, including acquisitions, licensing, outsourcing, government procurement, data licensing, privacy, data breaches, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence.

Job Details:

• Direct exposure to a diverse group of clients, including government, data center operators, financial institutions, and large corporations.
• Work on high-profile matters such as acquisition, licensing, and supply of large-scale hardware, information technology, and telecommunications systems.
• Handle outsourcing, managed services, cloud, and bespoke contractual arrangements.
• Engage in government procurement at the state and federal levels.
• Address matters related to data licensing, privacy, data breach, and cybersecurity.
• Deal with artificial intelligence in legal contexts.
• Experience in transactional technology work.
• Outstanding written, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong desire to work on complex, high-profile matters.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Exposure to matters involving telecoms, privacy, cyber, large-scale outsourcing projects, and technology procurement.

Education:

LL.B or JD degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Relevant certifications in technology law (preferred).

Skills:

• Transactional technology work experience.
• Outstanding written, drafting, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on complex, high-profile matters.
• Knowledge of telecoms, privacy, cyber, and technology procurement.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

This highly-regarded firm, focused on rapid global growth, has client interaction and pro bono work high on its list of achievements. Partners are invested in junior associates and group-specific training sessions are very common. Associates confirm a ?we are in this together? attitude among themselves and partners. This firm is also heavily committed to community outreach and diversity. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.