Technology & Privacy Lawyer

About the Role

We are seeking a Technology & Privacy Lawyer to become part of our esteemed national Intellectual Property & Technology team based in Melbourne. This position involves engagement with both local and global markets, providing an opportunity to handle intricate and stimulating technology projects within a supportive and collaborative team.

In this capacity, you will assist clients with technology procurement and digital transformation initiatives; provide counsel on data protection, commercialization, and governance matters, including those related to AI and emerging technologies; and offer strategic guidance on privacy and cybersecurity issues encompassing compliance with the SOCI Act, the Consumer Data Right, and the Spam Act. The team works closely with various firm divisions such as M&A and financial services, granting exposure to prominent transactions across the technology sector and beyond.

You will collaborate closely with Partner Toby Patten, who specializes in advising innovative mid-market to large multinational clients, especially within healthcare and life sciences. Toby has a notable record leading critical negotiations during the COVID-19 pandemic involving clinical research firms, government bodies, universities, and global biopharma companies around manufacturing, commercialization, licensing, and supply agreements for COVID-19 and mRNA vaccines.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses between three to five years of post-qualification experience within a private practice technology or commercial team.
• Demonstrates solid experience in Australian technology contracting and privacy advisory, with intellectual property experience considered an asset.
• Exhibits exceptional legal drafting capabilities combined with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of simplifying complex topics and delivering clear, concise, and commercially oriented advice.
• Shows genuine enthusiasm for technology trends and the legal and regulatory challenges arising from emerging technologies.
• Prefers direct collaboration with senior practitioners.
• Has an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset.
• Fosters strong relationships with clients and colleagues and thrives in a collegial, team-oriented atmosphere.

About the Firm

Hamilton Locke is an international legal firm reinventing traditional approaches to corporate and commercial legal services by eliminating bureaucracy, adapting rapidly to change, and providing outstanding service with innovative solutions. The firm emphasizes a people-first culture, elevating the experiences of both employees and clients, fostering respect, trust, development, collaboration, and innovation, all designed to empower individuals to achieve their best work.

Benefits and Culture

• Receive mentorship in an encouraging environment, with access to quality projects, esteemed clients, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enjoy a vibrant, cooperative, and high-achieving team culture, complemented by regular social gatherings, training sessions, and retreats.
• Benefit from flexible work arrangements.
• Participate in a transparent and straightforward performance bonus program.
• Obtain an additional week of leave through the firm's personal development initiative.
• Take a day off for your birthday.
• Gain support in cultivating client relationships.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hamilton Locke celebrates diversity in gender, identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural background, and family circumstances. The firm is committed to ensuring a recruitment process free from barriers and offers reasonable adjustments upon request for applicants requiring support.

Additional Information

HPX Group manages recruitment for this role and does not accept unsolicited agency applications unless directly contacted by its Recruitment Team. Submitting candidate profiles without explicit consent will not be considered an introduction, and no fees will be payable.