TMT Senior Associate Melbourne

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join ouragileinclusiveand collegiateTechnology Media & Telecommunications (TMT) group in is an excellent opportunity towork ina global law firm andbe part of a growing high performing team inthe regionwhoadvise leading Australian and multinational clientsoperating inarange of sectorson complexandhigh-profile matters across privacy cyber securitydigital regulationand technology media and communications.

The role involves a diverse mix of advisory regulatory and incident response work includingtransactions andsignificant cross-border mattersinthe APAC regionas well as supporting digital transformation projectsand compliance program will work closely withclientspartnersand colleagues providing strategic commercial and practical advice in a fast-moving regulatory and risk environment.

With a strong focus and technical experience in privacycyberand digital regulation you would be lookingfor an opportunitytotake the nextstepinyourcareer.

Key areas ofresponsibility

• Leadingand supporting cyber incidentand data breachresponseincludingpre-breachandadvising oncyber andprivacyrelatedregulatoryinvestigations andlitigation
• Advising onemergingdigital and technology regulation including online safety platform regulation AI governanceand riskcommunicationsand media-related issues
• Managing mattersand budgetsefficiently supervising junior lawyers andsharing client and industry knowledge across the teamtosupporttheir growth and the development of the practice
• Buildingstrong client relationshipsandcontributingtobusiness developmentinitiatives

About you - candidate profile

• Qualifiedto practice in Australiawith8 years post-qualification experiencegained in a leading law firm specialistpracticeor in-house role
• Demonstrated experience in privacytechnologyand information security
• Hands on experience advising oncyber mattersincluding incident responseandcyber insurance
• Strong knowledge of Australian privacy and digital regulation with exposure to cross-border or regional workand regulation beinghighly regarded
• Greatorganisationalskillswith the ability to managemultiple andcomplex matters and work effectively under pressureand within tighttimeframes particularly in incident response
• Excellent drafting analytical and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and enthusiasm for contributing to a growing practiceand developing your career
• Bring energy and passion to the role

About Pinsent Masons

Pinsent Masons is one of the worlds 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 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 youll 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.
• Were lots of fun and very inclusive. Youll 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 youre interested in learning more or discussing this opportunity in further detail please contact Talent Acquisition Manager Ellie Rosenberg via.

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