At a Glance
- Tasks: Advise on tech, data, and digital transformation transactions while collaborating globally.
- Company: Join a leading global law firm with a focus on innovation and client success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of diversity, collaboration, and personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of technology and law.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in tech transactions; strong drafting and negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals. Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years. As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a Solicitor or Senior Associate to join our market-leading Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT), Data and IP Transactions team in Melbourne. Our Melbourne team is long-established, and one of the largest and most successful stand-alone TMT Data and IP practices in the Australian market. We form a critical part of our firm’s global practice.
What you’ll do
- Advise on, draft and negotiate a wide range of technology, data and digital transformation transactions.
- Help our clients capture the benefits of and deploy AI solutions and technologies.
- Work on large-scale outsourcing (BPO and ITO), sourcing and transformation programs.
- Undertake IP licensing and commercial transactions, and R&D and other innovation projects.
- Draft and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial transactions documents and major sourcing deals.
- Support and advise clients on data, privacy, information security, cyber security, IoT and AI.
- Help global mining houses with all aspects of operational mining.
- Deliver the transformation of energy grids through the use and deployment of technology.
- Advise on the technology, data, IP and more broadly separation aspects on complex M&A transactions.
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups.
- Play a key role in training, developing and mentoring junior lawyers across the team.
What you’ll bring
- Admission to practice as a lawyer in Australia or New Zealand.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a leading private practice firm or in-house legal team.
- Demonstrated experience in at-scale technology transactions.
- Excellent drafting, analytical and negotiation skills.
- A collaborative, commercial and pragmatic approach to legal problem-solving.
- An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
- A genuine interest in sharing expertise to help develop others.
What you can expect from us
We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. We are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We will align your growth with our ambitions.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
Solicitor/Senior Associate, Technology, Data & IP Transactions in Melbourne employer: Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Australian Partnership
Herbert Smith Freehills is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within our leading Trademarks team. Located in vibrant Melbourne or Sydney, we provide our solicitors with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, mentorship from high-profile IP partners, and the chance to work on significant national and international trademark matters, making it a truly rewarding environment for those passionate about intellectual property law.
Contact Details:
Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer Australian Partnership Recruitment Team
