Tech, Data & IP Transactions Lawyer

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Australian Partnership; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm with a Melbourne-based TMT Data and IP Transactions practice. We seek a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our market-leading team in Melbourne, collaborating with colleagues across APAC, the UK, France, Germany and the USA.

The role involves leading technology, data, privacy and IP transactions and advising on complex sourcing and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leading private practice firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience in at-scale technology transactions, technology transformations, digital infrastructure, outsourcing and data/IP matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise on, draft and negotiate technology, data and digital transformation transactions.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial transactions and major sourcing deals.
• Advise clients on data privacy, cyber security, AI, and emerging technologies.
• Lead and manage client relationships and multi-jurisdictional projects.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups and jurisdictions.
• Mentor junior lawyers and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Australian/NZ admission to practice

Job description

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm with a Melbourne-based TMT Data and IP Transactions practice. We seek a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our market-leading team in Melbourne, collaborating with colleagues across APAC, the UK, France, Germany and the USA.

The role involves leading technology, data, privacy and IP transactions and advising on complex sourcing and regulatory matters.