Technology Risk Lawyer

About the Role

Become part of Macquarie's Banking and Financial Services legal team, delivering regulatory and commercial counsel across the Group's diverse divisions. Macquarie is a global financial institution with presence in 30 markets and a consistent 57-year profit record. Here, professionals are empowered to craft meaningful careers that create tangible value and impact a better future.

As a Technology and Regulatory Risk Lawyer, your focus will be on providing legal guidance related to technology, artificial intelligence, data management, privacy, and cybersecurity risks. You will collaborate closely with regulatory risk teams to manage these risks effectively and support related regulatory engagements. Additionally, your responsibilities encompass drafting and negotiating technology and commercial contracts.

Candidate Profile

• Admitted to practice law in Australia with a minimum of five years’ experience in technology and regulatory risk or compliance, either within corporate environments or private practice.
• Demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, with particular emphasis on technology legal risk, contractual risk, data and cybersecurity risk, privacy risk, prudential regulation, and AI-related regulatory compliance.
• An innovative approach with flexibility to adapt to evolving circumstances.
• A collaborative spirit, offering high-quality client service to a broad range of internal stakeholders across local and international projects.
• Experience in the financial services sector's technology domain is advantageous but relevant expertise from other industries will also be considered.

Benefits

• One wellbeing leave day annually
• Up to five extra service bonus leave days each year
• Paid parental leave of up to 20 weeks for primary caregivers, with an additional 12 days transition leave upon return, and six weeks paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• Two days paid volunteer leave along with donation matching initiatives
• Up to 12 months of gender affirmation leave, including six weeks of paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs and wellness benefits such as skin and health assessments and flu vaccinations
• Various salary packaging options
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional memberships or subscriptions
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements as per role requirements
• Reimbursement for home office equipment

About Banking and Financial Services Group

The Banking and Financial Services group integrates technology into retail banking to support clients’ ambitions, whether purchasing property, expanding a business, or wealth investment.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Macquarie fosters an inclusive workplace valuing diverse experiences, skills, and perspectives, welcoming applicants regardless of race, gender identity, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided during recruitment and employment as needed, and candidates are encouraged to request adjustments during the application process.