At Ashurst Reach we have seen consistent demand from Ashurst clients seeking IT lawyers in Melbourne. If you are an IT lawyer with any of the following skills and you are a seasoned consultant/contract lawyer looking for a fresh approach, or a lawyer thinking of taking the leap to flex-working, get in touch with our Talent Solutions Advisor, Adam Saunders, to find out more.
Skills and Experience needed:
- You are a strong IT specialist
- You have technology and communications experience including law related to privacy and data security as they relate to technology and/or telecommunications matters, technology contracts, general contract law issues and intellectual property
- You have experience with large technology contracts, procurement and tenders, including drafting and negotiation
- You have the ability to manage negotiations with multiple vendors for large IT/technology outsourcing projects
- You have experience with SaaS, infrastructure agreements and cloud based work
- You are commercially focussed and able to make judgement calls and recommendations
- You have a minimum of 6 years' experience
- You have the ability to hit the ground running, work autonomously and prioritise
As well as excellent legal experience you will need:
- The right to live and work in Australia (and be based here) and hold or be able to obtain a current practising certificate
- Willingness to engage with Ashurst via an Incorporated Legal Practice or casual employment
Ashurst Reach:
- Ashurst Reach is the firm's dedicated flexible legal resourcing platform which provides the firm's clients and Practice Groups within the firm with access to a high quality talent pool of lawyers and paralegals.
- As an integral part of the firm's NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, our focus is solving our clients' business problems through optimal efficiency, cost effectiveness and digitally innovative legal service delivery.
- We work with clients in all major cities in Australia. Most roles are hybrid and we can work with you to find a role that suits you in terms of numbers of days/hours worked.
Why join Ashurst Reach?
Ashurst Reach offers our alumni, clients and other top-tier and in-house lawyers the flexibility to choose how they work. Together we realise your professional goals in a flexible and supportive environment, providing you with career ownership and rewarding opportunities both in-house and within the firm.
We work with a pool of talented, Reach Legal Consultants, across a broad range of specialties. We strive to engage with legal consultants who are technically-savvy and commercially-focused while also being creative and adaptable, thriving in new environments.
There are several benefits of working as a consultant with Ashurst Reach:
- Flexible career options - Receive greater variety, choice and control over how and when you work, balancing career goals and lifestyle.
- Personalised service - Collaborate closely with Ashurst Reach to realise your professional goals.
- Top-tier support - Have the backing of a truly global firm with a reputation for high performance, a wealth of industry experience and a refreshingly open and diverse culture.
What to do now:
If you have the skills and experience required please apply and we will be in touch to discuss your application. If you want to find out more about this role or working with Ashurst Reach generally, please email Adam Saunders, our Talent Solutions Advisor, at [email protected]
Due to the volume of applications received, we will only respond to successful applicants.
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