Senior Legal Counsel, Technology Legal

5 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Commonwealth Bank Full time

If you are a technology lawyer with experience in a top-tier law firm, this could be your next career opportunity:

  • Provide legal advice across the CBA Group on technology projects, partnerships, outsourcing, privacy and data, cyber security, and AI matters.
  • Join a supportive, engaged, and dynamic team.

About the Team
The Technology Legal team delivers strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders, supporting CBA's purpose and success. The team enhances the Group's competitive edge in technology, business performance, and market value, collaborating across the organisation to address complex legal needs.

Make an Impact
We're seeking a senior technology lawyer with deep experience in implementing technology strategies involving complex legal issues in data, privacy, and cyber security. The ideal candidate thrives in dynamic environments and brings curiosity, humility, and a collaborative mindset.

You'll deliver strategic, practical legal advice and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across a diverse practice. You'll work both independently and as part of a high-performing legal team.

Our team enjoys the benefits of working in-house, close to the commercial side of transactions, and engages in some of the most challenging and high-quality legal work in the industry.

This is a 9 month, Fixed Term opportunity.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

Advising on:

  • Engagement of technology vendors and implementation of complex technology solutions.
  • Regulatory issues involving technology.
  • Data protection and privacy law implications for strategic initiatives.
  • Legal, governance, and regulatory aspects of artificial intelligence.
  • Cyber security compliance in financial services.
  • Intellectual property, sponsorship, and marketing matters.
  • M&A transactions, partnerships, and joint ventures, including data separation and access.
  • Development and implementation of policies and procedures across Technology, Cyber Security, Privacy, and Procurement.

We're Interested in Individuals Who Have:

  • 8+ years of post-admission experience in a top-tier Australian or international firm. In-house experience in a large corporate, preferably within financial services or another regulated industry, is desirable.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen, with curiosity about transaction and partnership drivers.
  • Excellent technical legal skills and a commitment to continuous learning.
  • A keen interest in emerging legal risks in technology, data protection, operational risk, critical infrastructure, privacy, cyber security, and AI.
  • The ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and communicate complex issues with clarity and influence.
  • A collaborative approach, sound judgement, and a proactive mindset.

Why Join Us?
At CommBank, we support flexible working arrangements. Team members spend at least half their time each month connecting in-office, with options including adjusted start/finish times, part-time roles, and job sharing. Let's discuss how flexibility can work for you in this role.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We're keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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Advertising End Date: 04/11/2025

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