Privacy & Information lawyer - Senior Associate

About The Team
Our Government Law practice works with Commonwealth agencies of all types and sizes across a variety of sectors. We are expanding and currently looking for someone who can join team of information law specialists who have extensive experience in privacy, secrecy, FOI, data sharing and governance, AI, and information access laws.

About The Role
Our Canberra office is seeking a government information and privacy lawyer at Senior Associate level. You will be involved in advising and supporting Australian Government clients to comply with their obligations under applicable privacy and secrecy laws, including the collection and handling of personal information, undertaking Privacy Threshold Assessments (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA), AI, data sharing and governance, handling complaints, Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) investigations and addressing data breaches.

You will have the opportunity to undertake varied and interesting matters working alongside our ACT Managing Partner, Elizabeth Carroll.

Elizabeth specialises in public and administrative law with her practicing including advising clients on privacy, freedom of information, data, AI, statutory interpretation, legislative drafting, compliance and regulatory issue. Elizabeth is seeking a senior lawyer to assist her with her practice as well as with mentoring juniors in the team. You will be well-supported, with a genuine opportunity to develop and advance your career.

About You
You will be operating at Senior Associate level working in information law. This is a genuine opportunity for a high performing lawyer to work alongside leading Australian privacy and information law specialists on complex and highly sensitive matters acting on behalf of key Government sector clients.

Previous experience conducting privacy impact assessments and addressing secrecy provisions would be preferable.

You will have excellent attention to detail and the capacity to effectively manage client matters. You will also possess the following:

• High level verbal and written communication including excellent drafting skills;
• Critical and analytical thinking and sound problem-solving ability;
• A strong desire to work as a member of a team whilst meeting client needs;
• Strategic sense and an understanding of the workings and priorities of government; and
• An ethical and commercial, client-centric approach.

You must also have or be eligible for a minimum baseline security clearance.

This is an excellent opportunity to work with Elizabeth and the wider team while you continue to grow your skills and depth of experience.

Employee Benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.

Our benefits include:

• A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
• Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
• Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.

Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.

• Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
• Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
• Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awards
• Doyle's Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
• Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession

Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

This includes:

• Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
• Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
• International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
• Red Cross Life Blood group donations

What's next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on

To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up to date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.