Associate in Sydney

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Associate (3+PQE) to join our Technology, Media & Telecommunications team, working closely with Partners Ooma Khurana and Sonia Sharma. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on some of Australia's most significant and complex technology, privacy and cyber matters. You will advise leading public and private sector clients on matters that sit at the intersection of technology, innovation and regulation. The team advises clients on a broad range of technology, privacy, cyber, telecommunications and commercial matters. We act for government agencies, major corporations, technology providers and emerging businesses navigating increasingly complex legal and regulatory environments. The team is recognised for its market-leading expertise in privacy, data protection and cybersecurity, advising on high-profile technology procurements, digital transformation projects and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, biometrics and facial recognition technology.

To succeed and thrive in this role, you will have experience in at least some or all of the following areas:

• Privacy compliance advice
• Cyber/incident response
• Critical infrastructure
• Surveillance laws
• Emerging technologies and digital platforms
• Complex privacy impact assessments and gap analysis
• Policy development and regulatory compliance

Ideally you will:

• Have 3+ years PQE experience in the technology and privacy space, ideally gained within a specialised TMT practice
• Have a client-focused approach with a keen interest in understanding the sector’s commercial and regulatory drivers
• Have the ability to demonstrate exceptional drafting skills and an eye for detail
• Be an independent thinker, comfortable with learning new concepts quickly.

Why join Maddocks? Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience a diverse and inclusive workplace. We have been named an employer of choice for gender equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: Give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: Work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: Access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs. Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.