A leading national law firm is seeking two Lawyers / Associates to join its Intellectual Property, Technology & Regulatory practice in Adelaide.
You will work primarily with Adelaide and Sydney Partners as part of an established specialist practice spanning intellectual property, technology, telecommunications and major procurement.
This is a particularly attractive opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking to transition into a specialist technology and IP practice. Prior IT law experience is well regarded but not essential with the firm open to strong general commercial lawyers who have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for developing their career in this area.
The Role
You will work across a broad mix of IP, technology, telecommunications and major procurement matters with a strong commercial component. Your work will include:
- Reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
- Advising on a broad range of commercial transactions
- Technology and intellectual property matters
- Telecommunications matters
- Major procurement projects
- Providing practical legal and commercial advice tailored to clients’ business objectives
- Working directly with clients and taking increasing ownership of matters
About You
This opportunity will suit a Lawyer or Associate with minimum 2+ years PAEideally gained within a general commercial practice.
You will ideally bring:
- Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
- Exposure to a range of commercial transactions
- Strong legal drafting and attention to detail
- Excellent legal analysis and problem-solving skills
- A commercially minded approach and ability to understand clients’ business needs and objectives
- The ability to provide sound, pragmatic and practical advice
- Experience dealing directly with clients
- Confidence working autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A genuine desire to learn and develop within technology and IP law.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join an established national Intellectual Property, Technology & Regulatory practice
- Work closely with Partners across Adelaide and Sydney
- Exposure to major technology, telecommunications and procurement matters
- Work with sophisticated listed, multinational, government and Australian business clients
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Ability to purchase additional leave
- 26 weeks’ paid parental leave
- Comprehensive EAP including financial coaching, nutrition and sleep support
- Annual flu vaccinations and skin checks
- Health and life insurance discounts
- Salary packaging and novated leasing
- Structured CPD, leadership and professional development programs
- Mentoring and hands-on learning
- Full-fee study assistance and additional study leave
- Clear promotion pathways and annual performance reviews
- Pro bono opportunities and community service leave
- Established diversity and inclusion initiatives.
We offer flexible interview options, either in person or virtually via FaceTime, Skype, Zoom or phone. Choose between a one-on-one discussion or panel interview, allowing you to present your experience and career goals in the format that suits you best.
Transparency is key, so you will receive a detailed Position Description by the end of our meeting to review at your leisure.
To arrange a confidential discussion, please click APPLY and upload your Profile. Alternatively, quote Ref: IP280926 and email your Resume to:
Georgina See - georgina@lawstaff.com.au
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Law Staff | 260 Queen St, Brisbane CBD | (07) 3221 1229
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.