Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Aurecon Full time
Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel - Technology

As a technology lawyer in Aurecon's legal and governance team, you will play a pivotal role in enabling innovation while safeguarding Aurecon's legal and compliance obligations across our digital and technology landscape. This role supports the delivery of complex projects with government and private sector clients, facilitates the adoption of emerging technologies, and ensures legal risks are effectively managed to support growth. You'll bring your expertise in digital law, data and privacy governance, and technology contracting to help shape how Aurecon navigates the evolving legal and regulatory environment. Working closely with stakeholders across Legal, Risk, Digital, and Operations, your insights will help build robust governance frameworks and unlock opportunities for smarter, safer innovation.

Responsibilities
  • Advise on technology and digital projects, including procurement, licensing, SaaS, data use, collaboration, and consulting arrangements.
  • Provide legal and compliance support on issues relating to data, privacy, cyber security, AI, intellectual property, and emerging technologies.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with government and private sector clients, and partners and vendors.
  • Support development and implementation of governance frameworks, risk assessments, and policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with client project teams and internal stakeholders across Digital, IT / IS, Risk, and Commercial functions.
What We Are Looking For
  • 5–8 years PQE, with experience in technology, IP, privacy, data, and/or government contracting.
  • Background in a law firm and/or in-house environment, with exposure to technology-related legal matters.
  • Commercial and pragmatic approach, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
  • Comfortable advising on emerging issues such as AI, digital innovation, and new technologies.
  • Senior Counsel candidates should demonstrate the ability to operate autonomously on complex matters.
About Aurecon

Aurecon's strength has always been our people. It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. When you join us, you'll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

What We Offer

You'll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, part-time and job share options. You'll continue to grow thanks to learning and development opportunities that further your eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations. Outside of work, you'll be supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, and wellbeing support programmes.

Ready to Apply

If you're ready to bring ideas to life, apply now. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued.


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