Technology Lawyer

1 week ago

Adelaide, Australia KPMG Australia Full time
Job Description

  • Opportunity to work on a wide variety of technology-focused commercial arrangements and agreements, regulatory issues and corporate matters
  • Join a highly supportive and engaged in house team that walks the walk on innovation and collaboration
  • Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adeliade or Brisbane based

An exciting opportunity has arisen in KPMG Australia’s Office of General Counsel (OGC) for a commercially focused technology lawyer. The OGC deals with a wide variety of corporate and commercial arrangements and agreements, regulatory issues and litigation. We are looking for talented people who share our purpose of inspiring confidence and empowering change for our clients, our people and our communities. 

KPMG is embracing technology to transform and enhance our client service offerings in areas such as artificial intelligence, data and analytics, cybersecurity, quantum computing and blockchain. We also collaborate with major technology vendors to provide innovative client solutions on significant technology transformation and implementation projects.

Working within an inclusive, supportive and flexible culture, the role reports to the OGC’s Head of IP & Technology. You will advise all areas of KPMG’s business, including working directly with the General Counsel and other senior executives and stakeholders. You will be operating in an area of real growth and innovation, with the opportunity to independently develop your network throughout KPMG and be highly-visible on business initiatives that are at the forefront of our rapid expansion in the technology space.

Your new role 

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Providing legal guidance in relation to KPMG’s rapidly growing and evolving technology solutions and digital service offerings
  • Reviewing, drafting and negotiating IT and IT-related agreements, including master technology services agreements, technology procurement, implementation, licensing, SaaS, managed services and outsourcing agreements
  • Advising on the structuring of and responses to tenders for the provision of technology services
  • Working closely with client engagement teams, as well as our Risk Management, Privacy and IT Security teams.

You bring to the role

The role we are looking to fill would suit a technology lawyer with around 4-6 years PQE experience in a leading law firm, or in-house equivalent, and we would welcome applications up to senior associate level. You will have:

  • A current Australian practicing certificate
  • Specific experience advising on technology contracts and technology-related matters
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills, strong written and verbal communication skills and experience building relationships with internal clients at all levels
  • Well-developed commercial acumen to overlay the legal analysis
  • Project management, research, analysis and problem solving skills
  • Flexibility, adaptability and a team-orientated attitude, as well as the ability to operate independently as required and proactively manage competing priorities.

What we offer you

We offer a supportive and collaborative culture that fosters professional development, encourages innovation and values work-life balance.

We believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients and communities. We are consistently recognised as an employer of choice for women, and our inclusive culture promotes the development of our people irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability.

Please apply for this position by submitting your confidential application online.


Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who’ve got your back. You’ll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you’ll take control over how you work. We’re embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.

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