IPIT Lawyer (Adelaide)

Law Staff; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Law Staff in Adelaide seeks two Lawyers/Associates to join our Intellectual Property, Technology & Regulatory practice. You will work with Adelaide and Sydney partners on a broad range of IP, tech and procurement matters, with a strong commercial component.

This role suits a lawyer with 2+ years PAE in general commercial practice who wants to transition into technology law. IT/IP experience is welcome but not essential; we offer hybrid arrangements and opportunities to develop your career in a

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Exposure to a range of commercial transactions.
• Strong legal drafting and attention to detail.
• Excellent legal analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Commercially minded with ability to understand clients’ business needs.
• Ability to provide sound, pragmatic and practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts.
• Advising on a broad range of commercial transactions.
• Technology and intellectual property matters.
• Telecommunications matters.
• Providing practical legal and commercial advice tailored to clients’ business objectives.
• Working directly with clients and taking increasing ownership of matters.

Job description

A leading national law firm is seeking two Lawyers / Associates to join its Intellectual Property, Technology & Regulatory practice in Adelaide.

You will work primarily with Adelaide and Sydney Partners as part of an established specialist practice spanning intellectual property, technology, telecommunications and major procurement.

This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to transition into a specialist technology and IP practice. Prior IT law experience is well regarded but not essential with the firm open to strong general commercial lawyers who have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for developing their career in this area.

The Role

You will work across a broad mix of IP, technology, telecommunications and major procurement matters with a strong commercial component. Your work will include:

• Reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
• Advising on a broad range of commercial transactions
• Technology and intellectual property matters
• Telecommunications matters
• Providing practical legal and commercial advice tailored to clients’ business objectives
• Working directly with clients and taking increasing ownership of matters

The practice acts for a sophisticated client base including large listed companies, overseas-based suppliers, government agencies, Australian subsidiaries of multinational companies and dynamic Australian businesses.

About You

This opportunity will suit a Lawyer or Associate with minimum 2+ years PAE ideally gained within a general commercial practice.

You will ideally bring:

• Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
• Exposure to a range of commercial transactions
• Strong legal drafting and attention to detail
• Excellent legal analysis and problem-solving skills
• A commercially minded approach and ability to understand clients’ business needs and objectives
• The ability to provide sound, pragmatic and practical advice
• Experience dealing directly with clients
• Confidence working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A genuine desire to learn and develop within technology and IP law.

Existing IT law experience is not essential. Lawyers with strong general commercial experience who are genuinely interested in transitioning into technology law are strongly encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established national Intellectual Property, Technology & Regulatory practice
• Work closely with Partners across Adelaide and Sydney
• Exposure to major technology, telecommunications and procurement matters
• Work with sophisticated listed, multinational, government and Australian business clients
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave
• Comprehensive EAP including financial coaching, nutrition and sleep support
• Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
• Health and life insurance discounts
• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• Structured CPD, leadership and professional development programs
• Mentoring and hands‑on learning
• Full‑fee study assistance and additional study leave
• Clear promotion pathways and annual performance reviews
• Pro bono opportunities and community service leave
• Established diversity and inclusion initiatives.

THE PROCESS

We offer flexible interview options, either in person or virtually via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or phone. Choose between a one‑on‑one discussion or panel interview, allowing you to present your experience and career goals in the format that suits you best.

Transparency is key, so you will receive a detailed Position Description by the end of our meeting to review at your leisure.