Lawyer / Senior Associate – IP & Technology | Brisbane CBD

Future You; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Future You seeks a solicitor with 4+ years in private practice to advise on complex technology, outsourcing, IP, privacy and AI issues for Australian and international clients. You will collaborate with two Partners, applying AI-driven workflows to deliver concise, commercially minded guidance across both private and public sectors.

The role emphasises strong writing, strategic thinking and client relationship-building, with an opportunity to influence technology contracting and regulatory

Qualifications

• 4+ years PQE in private practice.
• Strong academic record.
• Exceptional technical skills, especially contract drafting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, concise advice.
• Creativity and a talent for unconventional problem-solving.
• Attention to detail and the ability to draft incisive, commercially minded advice.
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships.
• Collegiate, positive approach that values respect and collaboration.
• An interest in technology trends and the legal and regulatory issues they raise.

Responsibilities

• Advise on IP, privacy and AI issues across private and public sector clients.
• Work with two Partners in a dynamic team that uses AI in day-to-day workflows.
• Help shape how Australian business, industry and consumers will work in the future.

Skills

PQE 4+ yrs

Academic record

Contract drafting

Communication skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Tech trends

Job description

Work at the front of the curve

You’ll work on complex technology and outsourcing projects for Australian and international clients, and advise on related issues across intellectual property, privacy and AI. The work spans the private and public sectors, and the matters are large and complex, with a team that wants to shape how Australian business, industry and consumers will work in the future.

You’ll work closely with two Partners in a driven, dynamic team that actively uses AI in how the work gets done day to day. If you’re curious about how AI is reshaping legal practice, you’d get first‑hand exposure to it.

What we’d love to see

• At least 4 years’ PQE in private practice
• A strong academic record
• Exceptional technical skills, especially contract drafting
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, concise advice
• Creativity and a talent for unconventional problem-solving
• Attention to detail and the ability to draft incisive, commercially minded advice
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships
• A collegiate, positive approach that values respect and collaboration
• An interest in technology trends and the legal and regulatory issues they raise (technology contracts experience is helpful but not essential)

Work at the front of the curve

You’ll work on complex technology and outsourcing projects for Australian and international clients, and advise on related issues across intellectual property, privacy and AI. The work spans the private and public sectors, and the matters are large and complex, with a team that wants to shape how Australian business, industry and consumers will work in the future.

You’ll work closely with two Partners in a driven, dynamic team that actively uses AI in how the work gets done day to day. If you’re curious about how AI is reshaping legal practice, you’d get first‑hand exposure to it.

What we’d love to see

• At least 4 years’ PQE in private practice
• A strong academic record
• Exceptional technical skills, especially contract drafting
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the ability to turn complex ideas into clear, concise advice
• Creativity and a talent for unconventional problem-solving
• Attention to detail and the ability to draft incisive, commercially minded advice
• Strong interpersonal skills for building client relationships
• A collegiate, positive approach that values respect and collaboration
• An interest in technology trends and the legal and regulatory issues they raise (technology contracts experience is helpful but not essential)

About the team

This is one of the country’s largest and most experienced specialist IP and technology groups, advising on major technology deals and projects as regulation and technology change quickly. Clients include public sector bodies, large corporates, telcos, media and publishing businesses, financial institutions, investors, and technology providers and their customers.