Technology Lawyer – Brisbane

Clayton Utz; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton Utz seeks a Technology Lawyer to join its IP & Technology Practice in Brisbane. The role offers the chance to work on large, complex technology and outsourcing matters for Australian and international clients, with exposure to IP, privacy and AI issues.

The successful candidate will collaborate with a high-calibre team, advising across private and public sectors in a forward-looking, transformative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in private practice.
• Strong academic record of achievement.
• Exceptional contract drafting skills.
• Ability to express complex concepts concisely and strategically.

Skills

Contract drafting

Written & verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Technology Lawyer to join our market leading IP & Technology Practice in Brisbane

This role provides the successful candidate with the opportunity to:

• Join a market leading, top tier practice in Brisbane
• Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team
• Work on large, complex matters for a variety of clients

An opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated lawyer to join our IP & Technology practice. This role is based in our Brisbane office, and will see you working at the forefront of complex technology and outsourcing projects for our Australian and internationally based clients. You will also be involved in advising on a range of related issues including intellectual property, privacy and artificial intelligence.

Working closely with Partners Simon Newcomb and Cameron Gascoyne as part of a driven, and dynamic team, this role will work across both private and public sectors with a shared vision of shaping Australia’s future business, industry and consumer landscape through transformative work and revolutionary thinking. Simon is also our Head of AI, leading how the firm adopts and uses AI in its own practice. That means you will work in a team where AI tools are part of how legal work actually gets done, alongside the partner driving that change. If you are interested in AI and how it is reshaping legal practice, this role offers direct exposure to that transformation.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 4 years post-qualification experience in a private practice environment
• A strong academic record of achievement
• Exceptional technical (especially contract drafting) skills
• A capacity for superior written and verbal expression and an aptitude for reshaping and expressing complex concepts in a concise and intelligent way
• Creativity, imagination and the capacity for unconventional problem-solving
• Prior experience with technology contracts is not essential, although ideally you will have an interest in technology trends and the legal and regulatory issues arising from emerging technologies.

In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has:

• A high level of attention to detail and an ability to draft clear, commercially orientated, and incisive advice
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills for building client relationships
• A naturally collegiate mindset and positive attitude, which prioritises respect for peers and collaborative working

Intellectual Property and Technology team

Our high performing Intellectual Property and Technology team is one of Australia's largest and most experienced specialist groups and works at the forefront of rapid regulatory and technological change.

We are one of the few law firms of choice for large complex technology transactions and projects for Australian and internationally based clients. We work with clients including government agencies, regulators, major corporates, telcos, media networks and personalities, private equity firms, banks (international and local), print and digital publishers, and IT software and equipment suppliers and their users.

Accessibility and Inclusion

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