Reach Legal Consultant | Privacy Lawyer | Melbourne at Ashurst Perkins Coie

The role

This is a temporary opportunity for an experienced Privacy Lawyer with 8+ years of PQE to join Ashurst Perkins Coie's Reach Legal Consultant platform in Melbourne, Australia. The role focuses on technology and privacy law within a highly regulated environment.

What we're looking for

8+ years of experience in privacy law

Strong track record from private practice or in-house roles within large organisations

Current Australian practising certificate

Right to live and work in Australia

Have or be prepared to get security clearance

Demonstrated experience advising on privacy law and regulatory compliance within the telecommunications, technology, financial services or other highly regulated sectors

Strong knowledge of the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles and emerging privacy regulatory developments

Experience providing legal advice on telecommunications-specific privacy obligations, including protected information requirements under Part 13 of the Telecommunications Act

Experience advising on obligations arising under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act, including interception, data retention and law enforcement access requirements

Proven ability to support organisations through regulatory reform and compliance uplift programs, including implementation of new legislative and regulatory requirements

Strong capability in identifying, assessing and managing legal, regulatory and reputational risks associated with privacy and telecommunications regulation

Experience advising on governance, compliance and regulatory matters within a large corporate or in-house legal environment

Experience supporting regulatory projects involving privacy reform, cyber security, data governance, consumer protection or telecommunications compliance

Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage effectively with legal, risk, privacy, compliance, regulatory and operational teams

Ability to operate as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for privacy-related legal issues

Strong technical expertise with the confidence to act as the lead privacy specialist within the team

Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex legislative and regulatory frameworks

Capable of working autonomously and exercising sound judgement on complex legal and regulatory matters

Resilient and adaptable with the ability to perform effectively in an evolving and uncertain regulatory environment

Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build credibility and trusted relationships across the organisation

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex regulatory concepts in a clear and practical manner

Effective prioritisation and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple competing matters

Calm under pressure and capable of providing clear guidance in complex or sensitive situations

Committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of evolving privacy, telecommunications and regulatory developments

Experience in telecommunications· nice to have

Experience working in a highly regulated environment· nice to have

Familiarity with scam prevention frameworks, customer protection obligations and broader telecommunications regulatory requirements· nice to have

Experience advising on sensitive customer matters, including hardship, vulnerability, domestic violence or customer protection issues· nice to have

Benefits

Full time (hybrid) working arrangement

Hiring contacts

adam.saunders@ashurstperkins.com

Reach Legal Consultant | Privacy Lawyer | Melbourne

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