Job Description

About the role

This is an opportunity to join Atmos and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the firm. At Atmos, we’re building a team of bold thinkers who want to do things differently. You’ll have the unique chance to influence how we operate, contribute to a culture of innovation, and be part of something truly transformative from day one. If you’re looking for more than just another job - if you want to help build a modern, agile, and forward-thinking legal practice, then we want to hear from you.

Senior Associates within the Atmos Digital and Privacy Law team play a crucial role supporting the Partners and Special Counsel as they deliver legal services across cyber, privacy and digital law
matters. As part of the team, you will contribute to advising on a broad spectrum of matters including data privacy and security, e-commerce, digital transformation, emerging technologies and multi-jurisdictional privacy compliance.

This role would suit a Senior Associate with experience in privacy, data protection and/or digital law. Prior work experience in privacy and digital law and/or corporate in-house experience in
privacy and digital law is also considered.

If you are frustrated with traditional law firm thinking, rigid models, and outdated ways of working; if you're tired of unnecessary bureaucracy, constrained career paths, or spending more time on
admin than high-value legal work, then Atmos is the place for you. We believe in empowering our people, providing cutting-edge tools and resources, and fostering an environment where talent and ambition are recognised and rewarded.

Our work is fast paced, so you will develop core skills and experience at a much faster rate compared to traditional practice areas. Our Senior Associates have a high degree of responsibility and the opportunity to contribute to all aspects of client work within a supportive environment. This gives our people the opportunity to make a significant contribution to successful outcomes.

The Partners encourage all members of the team to foster client relationships and regular opportunities are provided for the team to engage in business development. There is also an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by contributing to the Atmos First Response Pro-Bono Program which provides support and stolen funds recovery for personal scam victims.

You will work with clients large and small across all sectors, as well as partners, lawyers, consultants, crisis communications professionals and threat intelligence consultants across our network of offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland.

You will also regularly work with our correspondent law firms in 180+ jurisdictions around the world - an opportunity to become well versed in the global regulatory landscape.

Joining Atmos™ means being part of something new - an agile, dynamic firm where you can shape your career, work alongside the best in the industry, and help build a legacy. If you're ready to be part of a team that’s challenging the status quo and leading the future of cyber and digital
risk law, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• ·In conjunction with the responsible Partner, be a key point of contact
  for clients requiring privacy and digital law advice and provide prompt and
  efficient support helping them navigate the legal, operational and reputational
  issues they face.
• ·Support the Partners and Special Counsel as a trusted technical advisor
  and contribute to the delivery of high-quality legal advice.
• ·Manage aspects of the client-facing response to privacy and digital law
  matters through the lifecycle of the advice process, including taking
  instructions and maintaining client files.
• ·Assist with advising clients on potential regulatory obligations and
  investigations in connection with the issues they face.
• ·Support and contribute to the development of a high-performing team,
  providing mentorship and guidance where appropriate.
• ·Ensure matters are fully communicated, recorded and tracked in
  accordance with Atmos best practice frameworks.

Key skills and experience

• ·Law Degree, such as a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or a Juris Doctor (JD), or other equivalent qualification.
• ·At least 4+ years of relevant experience with a passion for cyber, data protection and privacy and an intimate understanding of corresponding client regulatory obligations.
• ·Strong academic credentials and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• ·Proven experience dealing with escalated, client-facing issues, as well as experience handling a high caseload.
• ·An ability to thrive in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment with a critical mind and fine-tuned problem-solving abilities.
• ·Excellent time management skills and an ability to effectively manage competing priorities.
• ·Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration and leadership skills, as well as the ability to be a self-starter that effectively manages work independently.
• ·A developing ability to win new client business and foster broader client relationships, including an ability to create cross-referral
  opportunities for other practice groups.
• ·A proven track record of mentoring and developing junior talent and contributing to team development.
• ·Commercial acumen and confidence building rapport with clients, to gain an intimate understanding of their needs.