Associate - Technology, Communications and Commercial

Think Opportunity, Think Baker McKenzie! We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate to join our dynamic Technology, Communications and Commercial practice in Sydney. This role offers you the opportunity to accelerate your career while working on matters alongside leading Partners, including Adrian Lawrence, Anne Petterd, Caitlin Whale and Jarrod Bayliss-McCulloch. You will gain hands-on experience across matters, working directly with clients and building the foundations of long-term professional relationships. You will also benefit from exceptional learning and development opportunities, supported by experienced partners and senior lawyers who ae invested in your growth. Most importantly, you will be an integral member of a highly dynamic, ambitious and collaborative team.
Our practice Baker McKenzie thrives in the face of constant innovation and profitability with the technology of tomorrow. Continuous innovation is essential if organisations want to take full advantage of new opportunities, making it crucial for companies to become more efficient and creative in how they develop, source, and use technology.We have amassed a wealth of experience over the past four decades as a global leader that offers scalable, flexible solutions customised to clients' needs, budget and resources, across diverse business functions and operation locations. We are the largest Data & Technology Group in the world, ranked Band 1 by Chambers Global for TMT, Data Protection and Outsourcing by Chambers Global for 13 consecutive years. Our lawyers work across borders and practice areas to advise providers and users on technology, outsourcing, digital regulation, data privacy, information management, communications and mobility issues — designing compliance programs to protect critical business interests and using novel structures for new technology offerings. No other law firm has more experience helping clients navigate the legal and commercial risks on the sourcing, use and provision of technology. Thanks to our collaborative approach, we can help our clients to remain compliant, innovative and profitable in what remains a quickly evolving industry.At Baker McKenzie, our flat structure means you will have direct exposure to clients, responsibility for meaningful involvement across a broad range of matters, and opportunities for progression. You will also regularly work with our extensive network of global colleagues and clients.
About you We are looking for talented lawyers with 2-4 years’ PQE gained at a top-tier or leading international law firm. To succeed in this role, you will bring:2-4 years' experience in complex technology, regulatory and commercial work, preferable working within a similar large firm environment with a focus on larger, transactional deals and complex regulatory and advisory matters; experience in drafting technology contracts and agreements, and providing advice on the supply and procurement of goods or services in the digital, technology, telecommunications and media sectors. Exposure to digital and telecommunications regulations, including privacy, online safety, cybersecurity, media and broadcasting regulation would be desirable;relevant experience in a top tier or leading international firm preferred;a strong client service orientation;strong technical, drafting and commercial skills;excellent analytical, communication, and research skills;a commitment to high work standards and strong attention to detail;an ability to demonstrate initiative and proactivity;an ability to develop strong relationships with clients and to take responsibility for this relationship;an ability to work well in a team environment (including across Australian offices and internationally);relevant legal qualifications; anda willingness to learn.