Legal Counsel - (University) Technology & IT

Naiman Clarke

What’s in it for you?

Quality work: Advise on technology, IT, data, procurement and commercial contracts
Real variety: Work across SaaS, licensing, supplier agreements, privacy and digital projects
In-house pathway: Build your in-house legal career while staying close to complex tech work

Large, highly regarded university organisation with a significant property and infrastructure footprint across Sydney
Broad internal client base with a strong pipeline of technology, IT, procurement and transformation projects
Offers lawyers the chance to work closely with experienced legal counsel, procurement teams, technology stakeholders and senior decision-makers

Work as part of an established in-house legal team, advising across technology, IT, procurement, data and broader commercial matters
Draft, review and negotiate a range of technology and commercial contracts, including SaaS, software licensing, cloud services, managed services, consultancy agreements and supplier arrangements
Provide advice on ICT procurement, digital projects, data management, privacy, cybersecurity and associated risk issues
Partner with internal teams across technology, procurement, operations and wider business functions
Deliver clear, practical legal advice with support from senior members of the legal team
Assist with identifying, assessing and managing legal risk across technology, supplier and commercial contract matters

Minimum 4 years PQE
Lawyer with experience across technology, IT, commercial contracts, procurement, privacy or data-related matters
Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and supporting matters from start to finish
Experience with SaaS agreements, software licensing, cloud contracts, ICT procurement, privacy, cybersecurity or digital transformation projects will be highly regarded

The ideal candidate will have some in-house experience, but applications from lawyers from private practice or government are also welcome.

If this role does not align to your experience and/or career goals, please contact us to discuss other suitable opportunities.

Why work with us?

We have access to 50% more roles than are publicly available.
You will receive free CV and content advice as well as interview preparation assistance specific to the role.
We are intimately aware of market trends including team/firmwide inside information and what salary you can achieve in the current market.
Naiman Clarke are celebrating 25 years of excellence in the legal recruitment industry this year. Our team of experienced, legally trained, consultants have over 40 years of combined experience working exclusively in the legal recruitment sector.

Contact Bart today! Please quote reference number BT/56784