Lawyer/Associate | Privacy and Technology | Canberra

Gadens; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Financial rewards

Leave options

Health & wellbeing

Learning & development

Community involvement

Parental leave

Job summary

Gadens in Canberra is seeking a Lawyer with 2-4 years PQE to join the Technology, Media and Intellectual Property team. You will work with partners on advisory matters spanning privacy, information law, confidentiality and government data sharing.

You will draft advice, negotiate technology and data contracts, and support client management across public and private sectors. The role offers mentoring, flexible hybrid working, and opportunities to develop your legal career within a leading

Qualifications

• Interest in working with clients across public and private sectors.
• At least 2 years' post-admission experience with focus on privacy, information law, confidentiality and government data sharing, copyright licences, and AI/technology advice.
• Collaborative mindset with initiative and desire to develop your legal career.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work proactively in a team.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain an AGSVA security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with partners and senior lawyers on advisory matters in technology, media and IP.
• Advise clients on privacy compliance and regulatory obligations.
• Draft opinions and transactional documents; review and negotiate tech/data contracts.
• Assist with client management and develop your legal career.
• Provide research and drafting of advice; exposure to contemporary tech/data/privacy issues.

Skills

PQE 2-4 years

Privacy

Information law

Confidentiality

Government data sharing

Copyright licences

AI technology

Communication skills

AGSVA clearance

Job description

We are seeking a Lawyer with 2-4 years’ PQE to join our Technology, Media and Intellectual Property team. In this role, you will support Partner Mitchell Wright in Canberra, as well as partners Nationally.

To be successful and thrive in this role, you will bring:

• an interest in working with clients across both the public and private sectors
• at least 2 years' post-admission experience, with a focus on or interest in some or all of the following: privacy, information law, confidentiality and government data sharing, copyright licences, and artificial intelligence and technology-related advice
• a collaborative mindset, initiative and a genuine interest in developing your legal career
• strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders
• the ability to manage competing priorities and work proactively within a team environment
• clear, professional and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• eligibility to obtain and maintain an Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) security clearance.

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a highly regarded team, learn from experienced practitioners and continue building your career in a supportive environment.

Your role

As a Lawyer in our Technology, Media & Intellectual Property team, you will work closely with partners and senior lawyers on a broad range of advisory matters. You will assist clients across the technology, media and digital sectors on matters involving privacy and data protection law, freedom of information, confidentiality and government secrecy regimes, copyright licences, technology transactions, and information security and governance.

Your responsibilities will include legal research, drafting advice, advising on privacy compliance and regulatory obligations, opinions and transactional documents, reviewing and negotiating technology and data-related contracts, and assisting with client management. The role offers exposure to contemporary legal issues at the intersection of technology, data, privacy regulation and intellectual property, supported by strong mentoring and development opportunities.

About Gadens

Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.

At Gadens, we engage with our people to create a work environment that promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaboration, authenticity, responsibility and excellence. Our values and culture support a cohesive environment in which we are equally committed to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.

• develop and inspire our people
• do the right thing and make an impact
• work with quality clients in our chosen markets
• solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
• are a widely recognised and respected brand.

What we offer

• Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements, including flexible working hours and equipment to support working from home.
• Financial – Market-competitive fixed remuneration, a generous incentive program recognising both billable performance and broader contribution, and an employee recruitment referral program.
• Leave – The ability to purchase up to 4 weeks of annual leave each year, as well as a gifted day of leave in your birthday month, which we call “Gadens Day”.
• Health & Wellbeing – A range of health and wellbeing benefits to support our people, including regular social events, an employee assistance program, discounted private health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, recognition awards and more.
• Learning & Development – We promote a culture of continuous learning, including access to professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring and study support for further education.
• Community involvement – We give back to the community through our well-established pro bono program as well as staff volunteering initiatives.
• 30 weeks paid parental leave – Our market-leading policy includes 30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff, with no tenure required. This includes superannuation contributions while on parental leave, access to an external coach through various stages of parental leave, and support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment.

We are always looking for talented people to join our growing firm. To find out more, please visit www.gadens.com