Tech & IP Associate — AI, Privacy & Cyber Risk

Gadens; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave program

Wellbeing benefits

Professional development

Pro bono program

Parental leave

Job summary

Gadens in Melbourne seeks a high-calibre Associate with 3-4 years PQE, ideally from a leading national or international firm or in-house team.

You will work on technology transactions (procurement, sourcing, contracting), AI governance, privacy compliance and cyber preparedness across regulated sectors. International candidates are welcome to apply and you will thrive in a collaborative TMIP team environment at Gadens.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of post-admission experience.
• Experience in technology transactions and procurement, privacy compliance or cyber readiness is desirable.
• Experience with clients in regulated sectors and ability to distill complex issues into clear advice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on technology transactions, AI governance, privacy and cyber risk.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice tailored to client needs.
• Collaborate with colleagues to manage priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Business development

Mentoring juniors

Curiosity about client industries

Education

Qualified Lawyer (Australia)

Job description

Gadens in Melbourne seeks a high-calibre Associate with 3-4 years PQE, ideally from a leading national or international firm or in-house team.

You will work on technology transactions (procurement, sourcing, contracting), AI governance, privacy compliance and cyber preparedness across regulated sectors. International candidates are welcome to apply and you will thrive in a collaborative TMIP team environment at Gadens.