- Award winning Australian practice
- A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
- Sydney location with flexible working options
About the Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra and global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
About the Group
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Associate to join our Digital Economy team to provide expert advice to our Corporate and Government clients. You will act as a subject matter expert, leading and contributing to a variety of transactional and advisory matters across technology, communications, digital commerce, intellectual property, privacy, data protection, cyber risk, and complex commercial transactions.
Our Digital Economy team is part of our Corporate group, which operates across industries and borders advising private and public businesses, government and a diverse client base to solve complex legal issues.
About the Role
- Deliver strategic legal advice and support on outsourcing, managed services, procurement of technology solutions, cloud and as-a-service arrangements, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence.
- Advise on the commercialisation and protection of intellectual property and data assets and manage data breach responses and cyber risk.
- Guide clients through contract tendering, procurement, and negotiation processes, and provide counsel on Australian Consumer Law matters.
- Engage extensively with clients to ensure their legal and commercial needs are met.
- Draft, review, and analyse legal documents with precision and attention to detail.
- Champion innovative approaches to legal service delivery, both internally and externally.
- Collaborate with senior practitioners and work closely with team members across the practice.
- Mentor and coach lawyers to support their professional development, including assisting graduates during their rotations.
- Build and nurture strong client relationships and actively develop your business development skills.
About You
- A tertiary qualification in Law and a current Practising Certificate for the relevant jurisdiction
- Suitable applicants will possess a minimum of 5 years post-admission experience (PAE) in front-end legal work relevant to this position.
- Advanced critical reasoning and investigative skills, with the ability to think laterally and solve complex issues
- Demonstrate advanced legal drafting abilities and attention to detail
- Proficiency in effective and timely file management, as well as billing processes
- A strong customer service ethos, ensuring clients' needs are prioritised
- Proven track record in building and maintaining effective working relationships, including earning the trust of key stakeholders
- Outstanding influencing and negotiation skills, complemented by strong verbal and written communication abilities.
- Proven experience, strong interest, and confidence in identifying and cultivating business opportunities
- Highly organised, with proven skills in planning and prioritising work to meet deadlines
- Confidence in facilitating presentations and meetings of varying sizes
- Willingness to challenge the status quo and provide practical, innovative solutions
- Strong awareness of risk, with strict adherence to group risk management protocols
- Commercial mindset and pragmatic approach to legal practice
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and skill development
- Demonstrate independence in problem-solving and apply sound judgment, with an awareness of when it is appropriate to escalate issues.
Culture
People choose Landers for our down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
- Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
- Additional leave: to encourage you to take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise, we offer an annual wellness day and if you meet the criteria, you may be eligible to receive up to 5 days of paid leave.
- Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
- Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
How to apply
If you have a passion for technology law and are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic team environment, we would love to hear from you.
Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information.
Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.
We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
