Senior Associate - Technology

Norton Rose Fulbright LLP; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global law firm in Australia is seeking an experienced Associate for its Technology practice group. The role involves working on high-profile matters, including technology sourcing, cybersecurity, and data governance. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years PQE in relevant fields, exceptional communication skills, and a collaborative approach to business development. This position promotes diversity and offers flexible work options.

Qualifications

• Engaging and motivated individual, looking for a collaborative environment.
• Experience in privacy and intellectual property matters is favorable.
• Commitment to excellence and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Work on technology sourcing and transformation projects.
• Conduct advisory work on privacy and data governance.
• Support in mergers and acquisitions.

Skills

5+ years PQE in technology sourcing transactions

Outstanding written, drafting and verbal communication skills

Experience in contract review and negotiations

Ability to manage competing deadlines

Collaborative approach to business development

Job description

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating from 58 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Americas and Central Asia.

Our global team of technology and innovation lawyers advise governments and some of the world's leading corporations on the legal, regulatory and commercial issues raised by the use of technology throughout the economy. From supporting technology transformation projects and procurement, to navigating evolving data risk, compliance obligations and cyber security threats, our experience cuts across many sectors from financial services to energy and renewables, communications, health and pharmaceuticals, consumer and digital markets.

The Role

Norton Rose Fulbright's Technology practice group is recognised as one of the leading teams in Australia. You will have direct exposure to a diverse group of clients including government, data centre operators, financial institutions and large corporates. You will work on an array of high-profile and market-leading matters including:

• Technology sourcing and transformation projects.
• Leading edge commercial contracting and advisory work with data centres operators and AI services providers.
• Government procurement (State and Federal).
• Privacy, data protection and data governance advisory.
• Cyber security, including incident response and regulatory compliance.
• Artificial intelligence and intellectual property rights commercialisation, protection and enforcement
• Specialist corporate support in mergers and acquisitions

Requirements

The successful candidate will be engaging, highly motivated and looking for a collaborative, caring and high performing environment in which they can thrive. As an experienced Associate you will be able to demonstrate:

• 5+ years PQE with exposure to technology sourcing transactions, privacy and intellectual property matters. Exposure to AI, SOCI and other regulatory frameworks such as APRA Prudential Standards will be considered favourably.
• Experience in contract review, drafting and negotiations in complex technology and commercial matters. Experience in data governance, AI governance and privacy advisory work will be considered favourably.
• Outstanding written, drafting and verbal communication skills
• A strong desire to work on complex, high profile matters
• The ability to anticipate, prioritise and effectively manage competing deadlines
• Commitment to excellence and exceptional client service
• A collaborative approach to business development and firm-wide initiatives
• An innovative mindset

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment where all employees can bring their whole selves to work. We embrace the opportunity to contribute to the communities in which we work which underpins our strong Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program. We provide a range of opportunities in which our people can make a difference to their local and global communities including through pro bono legal work, charitable giving, volunteering and support for the environment.

We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Scott Baker via [phone] or [e-mail] for a confidential discussion .

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale [phone] or Scott Baker [phone].