Associate / Senior Associate, Tmt (Cyber, Privacy And Ai Focus)

Jlegal Australia; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Australia seeks an Associate/Senior Associate specializing in cyber, data, and AI law. This full-time permanent position offers a collaborative environment, advising senior executives on legal aspects of emerging technologies and digital transformation. Candidates should have strong expertise in cybersecurity, data protection, and privacy law, and possess excellent communication skills. The firm provides flexibility for hybrid work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience advising on cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, and data protection.
• Strong academic background coupled with technical expertise.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on complex data and privacy issues.
• Collaborate across practice areas to navigate regulatory risks.
• Provide legal insights on emerging technologies.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

Data protection

Privacy law

Regulatory investigations

AI governance

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused mindset

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate, TMT (Cyber, Privacy and AI focus)

A leading national law firm with a top-tier TMT (Technology, Media and Telecommunications) practice is expanding its team and seeking a high-calibre

Senior Associate or Associate

to join its growing practice in

Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne

The firm is looking for a

cyber, data, and AI law specialist

to advise clients on a wide range of matters including cyber preparedness and incident response, complex data and privacy issues (both advisory and transactional), the design and implementation of data and AI governance frameworks, and regulatory investigations or enforcement actions.

You will collaborate with colleagues across various practice areas to help clients across diverse industries navigate an increasingly complex regulatory and digital risk environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a

collaborative and high-performing environment

, advising senior executives and boards on the legal dimensions of emerging technologies and digital transformation.

The role is

full-time and permanent

, with flexibility available for hybrid work arrangements or tailored schedules to support work-life balance.

About You

You will ideally have :

• Experience advising on cybersecurity preparedness, incident response, data protection, privacy, spam, surveillance, and regulatory investigations—gained from a leading top-tier, national, international, or in-house legal team.
• Experience in AI governance, data transactions, and compliance with Australian cyber and privacy laws (international experience welcome).
• Strong technical expertise and a solid academic background.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex legal and technical issues into clear, practical advice.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with a client-focused mindset.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, lead teams, and handle competing deadlines.
• A proactive approach to business development, along with a desire to mentor and support others.
• A genuine interest in continuous learning and professional growth.
• A transparent career framework supports professional advancement, and international secondment opportunities are available through the firm's global partnerships.

To apply

– please email your resume to Benjamin Arabin at and for a confidential discussion call .