Associate – Technology in Sydney

Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm. We provide the world's pre-eminent corporations and financial institutions with a full business law service. We have more than 4000 lawyers operating from 58 offices worldwide in Europe, Asia Pacific, Canada, Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, the Americas and Central Asia.

Our global team of technology and innovation lawyers advise some of the world's leading corporations on the legal, regulatory and commercial issues raised by the impact of technology on their businesses. This encompasses businesses across the technology, business services, communications, media, entertainment and consumer markets sectors in both established and emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Acquisition, licensing and/or supply of large-scale hardware, information technology, telecommunications systems, and other goods and services
• Outsourcing, managed services, cloud and bespoke contractual arrangements
• Government procurement (State and Federal)
• Data licensing, privacy, data breach and cybersecurity

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will be engaging, highly motivated, and looking for a collaborative and supportive environment in which they can thrive.
• As an experienced Senior Associate you will be able to demonstrate:
• 2+ years PQE with exposure to matters involving telecoms, privacy, cyber, large-scale outsourcing projects and technology procurement
• Experience of transactional technology work
• Outstanding written, drafting and verbal communication skills
• A strong desire to work on complex, high profile matters
• The ability to anticipate, prioritise and effectively manage competing deadlines

Benefits and Diversity

Norton Rose Fulbright values diversity and strives to create an inclusive environment. We are proud that Norton Rose Fulbright in Australia has been recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) as well as a gold tier employer for LGBTI Inclusion through the Australian Workplace Equality Index. In 2023 we were re-accredited as a Family Inclusive Workplace and always encourage people to discuss flexible and hybrid work options with us.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

To apply online click the 'Apply' button below. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process or if the application portal is inaccessible to you, please don't hesitate to contact Scott Baker for a confidential discussion.

If you are trans or gender diverse and would like a confidential discussion before applying, please contact Yvette Borradale or Scott Baker.

Please be aware in the course of routine work some of our lawyers and teams can be exposed to details of trauma. The firm has controls in place including educational and psychological support. Our talent team can provide further details.