Senior Legal Counsel – IT/Data/Privacy – 8 months

THE ORGANISATION:

A leading listed property company headquartered in Melbourne responsible for some of Australia’s most iconic buildings.

THE ROLE:

• Work within a supportive legal team and the business to deliver technology, data, governance, and marketing initiatives.
• Provide specialist advice on privacy and data governance matters.
• Negotiate technology and general procurement contracts.
• Report to, learn from and work with an excellent senior IT, Data and Privacy Specialist
• Guide technology, data, and digital teams to shape and deliver the company’s technology strategy.
• It is easiest to get to the office by car and from the suburbs east of the CBD by car. Free parking is available.
• Key relationships with Procurement, Brand & Marketing, Cyber and Data Governance, and Data, and Innovation teams.

Start Date: November 2024

ABOUT YOU:

• You have a current Australian Practising Certificate.
• Relevant private practice or in-house experience with technology and corporate procurement matters.
• Experience with contract negotiation and technology-specific legal issues.
• Understanding of legal and commercial issues arising from procurement and sourcing activity.
• Familiarity with Australian privacy laws, including personal information, surveillance, spam laws, and proposed law reforms.
• Experience with the property sector would be useful, although not essential.
• You have a track record of successfully delivering results to deadlines.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as required.
• You thrive in a dynamic environment and can embrace change.
• You can build professional relationships internally and externally.

ON OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration – up to $220K p/a inc. super, depending on experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Learn from some of the best lawyers in their field.
• Upskill in the growing area of data and privacy within a listed company
• Good, friendly, collaborative team environment.

NEXT STEPS:

If you would like to have a confidential conversation first, please feel free to contact Andrew Murdoch at andrew.murdoch@dovetaillaw.com.au at Dovetail Legal Solutions – to arrange a time for an initial chat.