Senior Associate

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Clayton UTZ Full time
Senior Associate - IP & Technology Practice

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate to join our market leading IP & Technology Practice in Melbourne.

This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to:

  • Work on large, complex matters for a variety of clients
  • Collaborate and contribute to a successful and impactful team
  • Join a market leading, top tier practice in Melbourne

The Role

We are seeking an experienced TMT Senior Associate to work in our growing Melbourne IP & Technology practice, focussing on technology procurement and advisory matters. The successful candidate will have strong skills and experience in technology projects and transactions (including business transformation, outsourcing and managed services), and ideally experience in advising on the technology related aspects of large infrastructure projects. Experience in telecommunications procurement will also be looked upon favourably.

Working with an established team dedicated to technology and telecommunications work, and forming part of a cohesive national practice group, you will be provided with the opportunity to work on significant, high-profile matters in both the private and public sector, in a collaborative and supportive environment. Candidates wishing to work on a full time or part time basis will be considered, and flexible working arrangements can be accommodated.

Key Skills and Experience

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • At least 5 years PQE with extensive experience in drafting and negotiating technology-related contracts in a private practice environment
  • An interest in technology trends and the legal and regulatory issues arising from emerging technologies
  • A strong academic record of achievement

In addition to this, we are looking for someone who has:

  • An ability to apply natural creativity and intelligence to problem solving
  • A high level of attention to detail and an ability to draft clear, commercially orientated, and incisive advice, as well as an aptitude for reshaping and expressing complex concepts in a concise way
  • Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills for building client relationships
  • A naturally collegiate mindset and positive attitude, which prioritises respect for peers and collaborative working, including a desire to mentor and coach junior lawyers

About Our Team

Our market leading and high performing Intellectual Property and Technology team is one of Australia's largest and most experienced specialist groups and works at the forefront of rapid regulatory and technological change.

We are one of the few law firms of choice in Australia for large, complex technology transactions and projects, servicing both Australian and international clients. We work with clients including government agencies, major corporates, telcos, television and radio networks, private equity firms, banks (international and local), sporting bodies, new media companies, media personalities and their agents, print and digital publishers, and IT software and equipment suppliers and their users.

How to Apply

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the 'Apply' button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Consultant Contact Details

Jennifer Sanderson, (07) 3292 7331

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please contact the recruiter via the above telephone number or via email to recruitmentsupport@claytonutz.com.

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Agency Submissions

Clayton Utz does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the Clayton Utz Recruitment Team. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to Clayton Utz partners, hiring managers or other employees - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Clayton Utz will not be liable for a fee.


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