Technology Transactions - Senior Associate (Brisbane)

Ashurst; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Health benefits

Parental leave

Career development

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie seeks a Senior Associate to join our Technology Transactions team in Australia. You will handle technology, data and digital infrastructure matters, including licensing, cyber security and privacy work, collaborating with partners nationally.

The role offers exposure to international matters and a path for growth within one of Australia’s leading practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws with 5+ years post-qualification experience in technology, cyber security and privacy.
• Strong negotiation and contractual drafting skills.
• Clear, concise communication with clients and internal teams.
• Commercial mindset with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work on technology, data and digital infrastructure matters for clients.
• Advise on software licensing, data protection and related contracts.
• Collaborate with Partners nationally and access international matters.

Skills

Tech contract negotiation

Cyber security & privacy

Excellent communication

Commercial approach

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Job description

At Ashurst Perkins Coie, we're helping shape the future economy. With a global team of more than 3,500 legal professionals across 52 offices, we partner with leading organisations to solve complex challenges across a diverse range of industries, with a distinct strength in technology, energy & infrastructure, and financial services. Our people work on market-leading matters that drive innovation, growth, and transformation around the world. For Ashurst Perkins Coie, innovation is our tradition.

What makes Ashurst Perkins Coie a great place to work?

• Flexible work options - working from home and additional leave
• Health and wellbeing benefits, gym membership, and discounted corporate health plans
• Family & caring - 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Career advancement - client secondment opportunities, global opportunities, and award-winning Learning & Development programs

Our Technology Transaction Team is growing nationally and is looking for an experienced Senior Associate who is keen to join one of Australia's leading practices and work on the full range of technology, data and digital infrastructure matters. The role will work closely with our Partners nationally and will have access to international matters with the global Technology Transaction team.

Nationally, our team advises on the full suite of technology matters including software and systems, internet legal issues, technology licensing, data, cyber, privacy, cloud computing, digital transformation and innovation, fintech, commercial contracts, procurements, complex projects and outsourcings, telecommunications, regulatory, and technology mergers, acquisitions and disposals.

Recent examples of our team's work include:

• ANZ Bank: We assisted ANZ on it's acquisition go 100% of Suncorp Bank. Our Technology Transactions team assisted during the due diligence and transaction phase, negotiating and settling the Transitional Services Agreement.
• Confidential Clients: Advising on major cybersecurity incidents including investigations by multiple agencies, advising on potential liability for breaches of law.
• Confidential Bank: Advising an APRA-regulated entity on amendments to its contracts for compliance with DORA, MAS and CPS 230. This involved working as part of a global team with our colleagues in the United Kingdom and Singapore.

The Opportunity

Our Technology Transactions team in Sydney is looking for talented Senior Associate to join one of Australia's leading technology practices.

We are interested in hearing from people who have:

• A Bachelor of Laws, coupled with 5 years or more post qualification experience in a technology, cyber security and privacy practice
• Experience with the Queensland Information Technology Contracting (QITC) Framework, Security of Critical Infrastructure Act and APRA CPS 230 regulatory advice is highly advantageous;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• A commercial approach and an ability to negotiate contracts;
• Strong attention to detail with well-developed analytical skills; and
• A proactive, positive and energetic approach with a commitment to providing excellent service and, a desire to interact with the market and build client relationships.

We value diverse perspectives at Ashurst Perkins Coie, so even if you don't feel you meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply.