Job Description

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our agile, inclusive and collegiate Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) group in Melbourne. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a global law firm and be part of a growing, high performing team in the region who advise leading Australian and multinational clients operating in a range of sectors on complex and high-profile matters across privacy, cyber security, digital regulation and technology, media and communications.

The role involves a diverse mix of advisory, regulatory and incident response work, including transactions and significant cross-border matters in the APAC region, as well as supporting digital transformation projects and compliance program uplifts. You will work closely with clients, partners and colleagues, providing strategic, commercial and practical advice in a fast-moving regulatory and risk environment.

With a strong focus and technical experience in privacy, cyber and digital regulation you would be looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Key areas of responsibility

• Leading and supporting cyber incident and data breach response, including pre-breach, and advising on cyber and privacy related regulatory investigations and litigation
• Advising on emerging digital and technology regulation, including online safety, platform regulation, AI governance and risk, communications and media-related issues
• Managing matters and budgets efficiently, supervising junior lawyers and sharing client and industry knowledge across the team to support their growth and the development of the practice
• Building strong client relationships and contributing to business development initiatives

About you - candidate profile

• Qualified to practice in Australia with 8+ years post-qualification experience gained in a leading law firm, specialist practice or in-house role
• Demonstrated experience in privacy, technology and information security
• Hands on experience advising on cyber matters, including incident response and cyber insurance
• Strong knowledge of Australian privacy and digital regulation, with exposure to cross-border or regional work and regulation being highly regarded
• Great organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple and complex matters and work effectively under pressure and within tight timeframes, particularly in incident response
• Excellent drafting, analytical and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing practice and developing your career
• Bring energy and passion to the role

About Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is one of the world’s leading law firms, with a rapidly growing presence in Australia built on a reputation for outstanding work for clients and genuine care for its people.

We focus on five key sectors: Advanced Manufacturing & Technology, Energy, Financial Services, Infrastructure and Real Estate. Our practice teams – Finance & Projects, Property, Risk Advisory Services and Transactional Services – work collaboratively across these sectors.

The result is work for blue-chip clients on the full lifecycle of vital projects and transactions that shape markets across the world.

In Australia, we are rapidly growing with offices in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. We are well connected into our global network, which results in rewarding work and unique career opportunities.

Most importantly, we are a purpose and people led law firm.

Our purpose is to make business work better for people That means constantly questioning how the world works and then being bold with our responses.

Our people are what drive this purpose. We want lawyers who bring their own unique experience to the firm, are constantly curious, and who meaningfully connect with their colleagues and clients. In return, we provide an environment where our lawyers can drive their development, work flexibly and learn fast.

What will we offer you?

• We have a global reach and a local feel. With 28 offices and 2000 lawyers operating across Asia Pacific, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, you'll be exposed to domestic, international and multi-jurisdictional high-profile work, yet be in an office where everyone knows your name.
• We do things a bit differently. Legal services are at the core of our business, however we have diversified into other areas providing complimentary services to clients through offerings like Vario flexible services.
• We like to be flexible. Our firm is professional and allows you to bring our whole self to work. Dress for your day and in your own style and participate in practices that support your wellbeing, mental wellness and work/life balance so that everyone can thrive at work and at home.
• We're lots of fun and very inclusive You'll also have plenty of opportunities to participate in, and even run, social activities, diversity and inclusion networks, and charitable initiatives.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Pinsent Masons we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

Contact Details

If you're interested in learning more or discussing this opportunity in further detail, please contact Talent Acquisition Manager Ellie Rosenberg via ellie.rosenberg@pinsentmasons.com

Please note we only accept CVs that are logged on the Recruitment portal.