About you
We are looking for a Senior Associate's with 5-7 years of post-admission experience, ideally within a leading firm or in-house team. You will have Experience in technology contracting, privacy/data or regulatory advisory work (ideally a mix). This role can be based in Sydney or Melbourne.
To be successful and thrive in this role you will have the following skills
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to be curious about your client's industries and develop knowledge quickly
- Demonstrated skillset to manage timeframes and proactively manage priorities within a team
- Collaborative working style with a solutions-oriented mindset
- An interest in business development, profile-building and mentoring junior lawyers
- Exposure to areas such as cyber incident response, privacy compliance or AI (desirable)
- A strong interest in AI and emerging technologies, and a willingness to develop expertise in how these can be safely and effectively deployed within legal practice and for clients
This is a great opportunity to join a highly regarded team where you can learn from experts and build a long-term career.
Your role
We are looking for Senior Associates with 5–7 years’ experience who are interested in building a specialist practice at the intersection of technology, data, privacy and intellectual property, in a fast-moving and evolving regulatory environment.
You will work closely with partners and clients on a diverse range of matters, including:
- Commercial and technology contracting (including SaaS, licensing and outsourcing arrangements)
- AI advisory, including governance, deployment and emerging risk frameworks
- Privacy and data protection, including regulatory advice, audits and privacy impact assessments
- Cyber preparedness and incident response, including data breaches and crisis management
- Regulatory investigations and enforcement in data and technology contexts
You will work with a broad mix of clients, including commercial and government organisations, ranging from medium to large enterprises through to international businesses, and collaborate across the firm to help clients navigate an increasingly complex digital and regulatory landscape.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to work in a collaborative and high-performing team, advising sophisticated clients on emerging legal issues and contributing to the growth of a modern IPT practice.
About Gadens
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.
At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.
At Gadens, we:
- develop and inspire our people
- do the right thing and make an impact
- work with quality clients in our chosen markets
- solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
- are a widely recognised and respected brand.
What we offer
- 30 weeks paid parental leave – Our market leading policy includes 30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff, with no tenure required. This includes superannuation contributions while on parental leave, an external coach to support through various stages of parental leave and support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment.
- Flexibility – Hybrid working arrangements. This includes flexible working hours as well as equipment to support working from home.
- Annual leave - Ability to purchase up to 3 weeks of annual leave a year as well as a gifted day of leave for your birthday month which we call “Gadens day”
- Health & Wellbeing – We offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits to empower and support our people including, regular social events, employee assistant program, bonus program for non-fee earners, discounted private health insurance, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, recognition awards and much more!
- Learning & Development –We promote a culture of continuous learning opportunities including access to professional development for all employees, coaching, mentoring study support as well for further education.
- Community involvement – We give back to the community through our well-established pro bono program as well as staff volunteering initiatives.
We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit
