Senior Associate, Cyber & Privacy Disputes

Elevate; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 200,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

Elevate, a Sydney-based law firm, seeks a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Disputes & Investigations team. The role offers autonomy, direct client engagement and clear progression in a cutting-edge practice focused on cyber, privacy and digital risk.

You will own complex disputes, investigations and strategic advisory work for a diverse client base, including commercial and insurance litigation, regulatory investigations and data privacy matters. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• Australian-qualified lawyer with 5+ years' PQE.
• Strong experience in commercial litigation or insurance litigation.
• Independent management of complex matters and litigation strategy.
• Excellent drafting, advocacy and dispute resolution skills.
• Strong commercial judgement and client relationship management.
• Experience advising on regulatory investigations, professional indemnity or complex disputes is valued.

Responsibilities

• Own complex disputes, investigations and strategic advisory matters across a diverse client base.
• Lead commercial and complex litigation, insurance litigation and regulatory matters.
• Handle Tech E&O claims, data breach litigation and privacy disputes.
• Manage risk and crisis response for cyber incidents.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and engage directly with clients.

Skills

Commercial litigation

Insurance litigation

Litigation strategy

Drafting

Advocacy

Regulatory investigations

Cyber/privacy/digital risk

Education

Australian legal qualification

Job description

Elevate, a Sydney-based law firm, seeks a Senior Associate or Special Counsel to join its Disputes & Investigations team. The role offers autonomy, direct client engagement and clear progression in a cutting-edge practice focused on cyber, privacy and digital risk.

You will own complex disputes, investigations and strategic advisory work for a diverse client base, including commercial and insurance litigation, regulatory investigations and data privacy matters. Hybrid work options apply.