Location: Brisbane
Discipline: Lawyer, Associate & Senior Associate
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Georgina See

Contact email: Georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: TL080625
Published: about 11 hours ago
Why Explore This Opportunity?
This firm’s Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) team is widely regarded as one of the strongest in the country. With leading Partners and national resources, you'll be exposed to complex, high-value work across a wide range of industries - from healthcare, finance and infrastructure, through to sports, entertainment and tech.

You’ll work across jurisdictions, tap into global networks, and have the chance to build a niche in areas that interest you - whether that’s data regulation, AI transactions, cyber preparedness, digital transformation or media rights.

The Role
As an Associate in this team, your work will span both public and private sector clients and cover:
  • Telecommunications & Digital Infrastructure - commercial and regulatory matters, tower and fibre transactions, and M&A
  • Data & AI - governance, commercialisation, compliance uplift programs, regulator engagement, and investment deals
  • Cyber - incident response, enforcement investigations, cyber simulations, and ongoing advisory work
  • Outsourcing & Procurement - major IT and business process arrangements
  • Corporate/Tech - carve-outs, business separations, systems integrations
  • Startups & Innovation - advisory work through all growth stages, including capital raises
  • Media & Entertainment - broadcasting rights, regulatory advice, and digital platform inquiries. 
This is a permanent full-time role based in Brisbane, with flexible hybrid arrangements (typically 60% in-office).

About You
We’re seeking a lawyer with:
  • Minimum 3 years' PAE in TMT matters, ideally gained in a top-tier firm environment
  • A strong interest in privacy, data protection, AI, and cyber regulation
  • Proven experience in drafting and negotiating IT/telecommunications contracts
  • A commercial mindset and the ability to advise confidently on tech-related risk and opportunity
  • An appetite for collaboration and innovation in a national team. 
What’s on Offer
  • Tier 1-quality work without needing to relocate
  • Access to international secondment opportunities through a global alliance
  • Generous parental leave and support (26 weeks paid with no tenure requirement)
  • Tailored career development and mentoring
  • Subsidised gym membership, regular wellbeing sessions, and catered in-office meals
  • Market-leading remuneration + annual bonus program
  • Support for flexible working and additional leave purchase options.
How Law Staff Can Help
With 35+ years of experience advising lawyers at all levels, Law Staff offers confidential guidance, tailored career advice, and deep market insight. We’ll ensure you have the full brief and can make an informed decision about this role.

TO APPLY
Click APPLY to upload your profile, or reach out directly for a confidential discussion:

Georgina See – georgina@lawstaff.com.au
Trudy Reading – trudy@lawstaff.com.au

Law Staff | Level 4, 260 Queen Street, Brisbane | (07) 3221 1229