Senior Associate/Special Counsel | Commercial, Technology, Payments | Brisbane

Montgomery Advisory; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery Advisory is seeking a Senior Associate/Special Counsel (4+ PAE) in Brisbane to join a leading Commercial, Technology & Payments practice. You will work closely with Partners and a national team on complex contracts, technology procurements and related matters, advising corporate and government clients.

The role emphasizes high-quality drafting, negotiation and collaboration, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to the expansion of the practice within a respected

Qualifications

• At least 4 years' post-admission experience in corporate/commercial/technology or financial services practice.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Sound understanding of contract law and commercial transaction structures.
• Experience or interest in technology, procurement, payments, financial services or government-related matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.
• Collaborative approach with mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise major corporate and government clients on complex commercial, technology and financial services matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and transaction documentation.
• Advise on technology procurement, outsourcing, sourcing arrangements and related contractual matters.
• Assist clients with payments, intellectual property, data and technology-related agreements.
• Work directly with clients across sectors including public, financial services, technology and healthcare.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support their professional development.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Technology contracts

Financial services

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Senior Associate/Special Counsel | Commercial, Technology, Payments | Brisbane

Our client is a leading independent Australian law firm with a strong national presence.

The Team

The Commercial, Technology & Payments team advises corporate and government clients on complex commercial contracts, procurement, technology, payments, IP and data matters across various sectors. Lawyers benefit from direct Partner and client access, exposure to significant transactions and strong career progression opportunities within a leading national practice.

The Role

An excellent opportunity exists for a Senior Associate / Special Counsel (4+ PAE) to join a highly regarded Commercial, Technology & Payments practice in Brisbane.

Working closely with experienced Commercial Partners and a collaborative national team, you will:

• Advise major corporate and government clients on complex commercial, technology and financial services matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and transaction documentation.
• Advise on technology procurement, outsourcing, sourcing arrangements and related contractual matters.
• Assist clients with payments, intellectual property, data and technology-related agreements.
• Work directly with clients across the public, financial services, technology and healthcare sectors.
• Mentor junior lawyers and support their professional development.

About you

Ideally, you will have at least 4 years' post-admission experience gained within a well-regarded Corporate, Commercial, Technology or Financial Services practice. Additionally, you will have:

• Strong experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• A sound understanding of contract law and commercial transaction structures.
• Experience or a genuine interest in technology, procurement, payments, financial services or government-related matters.
• Excellent drafting, analytical and technical legal skills.
• A collaborative approach, with an interest in mentoring junior lawyers and contributing to the growth of the practice.