A globally connected law firm is seeking an experienced
Associate / Senior Associate to join its growing Technology, Cyber &
Privacy practice in Melbourne.
This is a standout opportunity for a lawyer who wants a
genuine cyber and data privacy focus, including hands-on incident response
work, regulatory engagement and complex advisory matters for major insurers and
corporates. The role sits within a high-growth practice that regularly advises
on significant domestic and international cyber incidents, with strong APAC and
global collaboration.
The Opportunity
You’ll work closely with partners and clients on front-line
cyber and data privacy matters, including incident response, data breaches and
regulatory notifications, alongside broader privacy compliance and emerging
digital regulation work.
The practice advises leading Australian and multinational
clients and plays a central role in coordinating cross-border cyber incidents,
working with international teams across multiple jurisdictions. This is not a
peripheral cyber role — you’ll be involved in real incident response matters
from day one, while also contributing to the broader growth of a strategically
important practice area.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Responding
to cyber incidents and data breaches for insurers and corporates
- Advising
on regulatory notification obligations and managing regulator engagement
- Supporting
pre-incident preparedness and post-incident response
- Conducting
privacy and data compliance audits and providing ongoing compliance advice
- Advising
on Australian privacy, data protection, cyber security and related
regulatory frameworks
- Working
on emerging digital and technology regulation, including online safety,
platform regulation and AI risk
- Collaborating
with international cyber teams on cross-border incidents
- Managing
matters efficiently, supervising junior lawyers and contributing to
knowledge-sharing
- Supporting
the continued growth of the cyber and privacy practice
About You
This role will suit a lawyer who brings:
- Around
3–8 years’ PQE (flexible depending on experience)
- Demonstrated
experience in cyber incident response and/or data privacy compliance
- Strong
knowledge of Australian privacy and data protection laws
- Experience
advising under time pressure in incident response scenarios
- Excellent
drafting, communication and stakeholder management skills
- A
commercial, solutions-focused approach
- A
collaborative mindset and interest in building depth in cyber and privacy
law
- Exposure
to general commercial or technology matters (helpful but not essential)
Why Consider This Role?
- A
true cyber-focused role within a high-growth practice
- Regular
involvement in complex, international cyber incidents
- Exposure
to insurers, major corporates and sophisticated regulatory matters
- Strong
partner access and clear career development in a specialist area
- Flexible,
inclusive working culture with genuine support for wellbeing
Confidential enquiries and applications welcome, please
email [email protected]
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