Lawyer or Senior Associate - Digital and IP

McCullough Robertson

  • Brisbane, QLD
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Good people. Good work. Great opportunities.McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with high-calibre national and international clients. We work on complex matters in small teams, approaching each day with dedication and professionalism.We provide exceptional opportunities for our employees to perform, grow and succeed, through extensive training and career development. Our teams work together and support one another to achieve individual, team and firm-wide goals.Backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane and Sydney, McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.The RoleOur Digital and IP team is recognised as a leading practice both in Australia and globally. Across technology, start-ups, life sciences, telecommunications and media, our team brings in-depth industry experience to support a diverse range of private sector and government clients.Working in this team, you will be at the forefront of front-end commercial TMT practice, navigating technology, data protection, privacy, competition, consumer issues, intellectual property, and general commercial matters. Our close-knit team values collaboration, innovation, and client satisfaction above all else. You will be exposed to a variety of quality matters and transactions, such as outsourcing and managed services agreements, major IT procurements, as-a-service arrangements, and technology commercialisation and digitisation initiatives. You will advise on all aspects of data commercialisation and data protection, including concerning privacy and security, whilst also assisting with franchising, regulatory and trade practices issues, due diligence, and intellectual property matters.If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in the areas of technology, data protection, cybersecurity, competition law, consumer protection, intellectual property, and complex commercial contracting, with a leading independent Australian law firm, look no further.ExperienceBased in Brisbane, we are seeking an experienced lawyer or Senior Associate to work with our dynamic national team. You will have expertise working specifically in a front-end commercial TMT practice, ideally within a mid to large commercial firm.Your current practice will focus on technology, data protection and privacy, as well as advising clients on competition and consumer issues, intellectual property and general commercial matters.Coupled with your commercial experience and strong drafting and technical skills, you will have a natural ability and desire to build strong client relationships. Ideally, you are a technology enthusiast, who is passionate about emerging issues and growth in the technology industry.BenefitsAt McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment while having fun and achieving results.We offer the following benefits for our employees:
  • Dedicated diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
  • Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
  • Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well coaching and leadership support;
  • Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
  • End-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and DiversityWe are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly - Diversity Law Firm of the Year.To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application online. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

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