Associate, Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Associate, Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Allens Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Associate, Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Allens Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Your role

You'll be a part of our Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) team based in either our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office, and work with lawyers across all of our national offices. Working cohesively with our Partners and the wider team, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team which maintains an unparalleled presence in the Australian market. You will receive exposure to the most significant transactions in the market, and the privilege of advising clients from almost every sector, from technology, industrials and healthcare through to infrastructure, media and banking.

Your role

You'll be a part of our Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) team based in either our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office, and work with lawyers across all of our national offices. Working cohesively with our Partners and the wider team, you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team which maintains an unparalleled presence in the Australian market. You will receive exposure to the most significant transactions in the market, and the privilege of advising clients from almost every sector, from technology, industrials and healthcare through to infrastructure, media and banking.

At Allens, our structure means you'll receive exposure to a number of different Partners within your practice group and a wide variety of work. We encourage our lawyers to find their niche and specialise in areas they're interested in, while building a strong foundation across their field.

As an Associate in our TMT team, you will be involved in a variety of transactional, regulatory, governance and incident management matters including:

• Telecommunications and data centres – major commercial projects, regulatory, infrastructure development, services arrangements and major M&A transactions.
• Data & AI – data and AI governance and regulatory advice, data commercialisation, engagement with regulators, large-scale compliance uplifts, and investments in and acquisitions of AI companies.
• Cyber – responding to cyber incidents, engaging with law enforcement, government agencies and regulators (including on formal investigations and other regulatory enforcement action), advising on cyber regulatory requirements, facilitating and participating in cyber simulations, and assisting with other cyber preparedness activities.
• Outsourcing – technology and business process outsourcing and vendor management.
• Corporate – business separations and systems integrations and advising on complex corporate carve outs.
• Digital transformation projects.
• Startups and Innovation – tech and data advisory and transaction work for clients at all stages of their lifecycle, including work on capital raises.
• Media – regulatory matters and broadcasting rights deals.
  
  

This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. Hybrid working (60% in the office) is how we work however flexibility matters at Allens, so if you are seeking hybrid working or are looking for flexibility in your work, we would be happy to discuss what arrangements would work best for you.

About You

You will have:

• Experience in a TMT team within a top tier law firm, ideally with a focus on TMT work rather than intellectual property matters.
• Experience, understanding, and interest in Australian privacy, data protection, and cyber matters and advice.
• Australia or other common law jurisdiction experience, ideally with direct involvement in the drafting and negotiation of a broad range of IT/telecommunications contracts.
• An ability to effectively contribute to smaller matters and elements of larger matters.
• A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others.
  
  

Your development

In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations.

Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world.

Our perks

Our benefits include:

• Financial: market competitive fixed remuneration; generous incentive plan that recognises both billable and broader contribution, salary continuance insurance, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program.
• Health and wellbeing: fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families and regular wellbeing sessions with our in-house consulting Psychologist.
• Flexibility: hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home.
• Leave: ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy – 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition.
• International opportunities: our alliance with Linklaters ensures possible secondments to many of their overseas offices.
• Recognition: team based recognition including social activities and contribution based recognition activities, and annual Allens Values Awards to nominate and recognise the incredible contributions of our people.
  
  

Allens is also proud to invest in our communities, giving you the opportunity to make a difference through our work on reconciliation, the environment and other social justice issues as well as our workplace giving and volunteering programs.

How to apply?

At Allens, our culture is made up of unique backgrounds and varying life experiences. We celebrate our people's differences across gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, cultural backgrounds, First Nations communities, and family and caring arrangements.

We'd love to hear from you so please click "apply now" If you would like to find out more, please visit "This is Allens" or listen to our Allens Confidential podcast to hear real stories from real people about life at Allens. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Ena Pita, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, on +61 426 724 258 or ena.pita@allens.com.au

If you require adjustments to fully participate in our application process, please contact us at careers@allens.com.au. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align, please express your interest by emailing us at careers@allens.com.au. The right role for you might be just around the cornerSeniority level

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