Senior Associate with 6-8 years of post-admission experience in technology and/or media law Strong background in litigation Experience in defamation, privacy and consumer law issues, including regulated advertising is considered favourably Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
The role
Gadens is seeking a Senior Associate with 6-8 years of PQE in technology and media law to join their Melbourne office. This role focuses on providing advice and handling disputes and litigation within the IP and Technology practice groups, including areas like online intermediary liability and intellectual property infringement.
What you'll do
Provide advice and handle disputes and litigation on a range of technology and media matters, including online intermediary liability, jurisdiction, defamation, competition and consumer law, intellectual property infringement, advertising and elections
Be actively involved in business development
Manage clients
Mentor junior staff
Provide legal advice
What we're looking for
Senior Associate with 6-8 years of post-admission experience in technology and/or media law
Strong background in litigation
Experience in defamation, privacy and consumer law issues, including regulated advertising is considered favourably
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally (written and verbal)
Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport with colleagues and stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to be curious about your client's industries and develop knowledge quickly
Demonstrated skillset to manage timeframes and proactively manage priorities within a team
Collaborative working style with a solutions-oriented mindset
Benefits
Hybrid working arrangements
Flexible working hours
Equipment to support working from home
Market-competitive fixed remuneration
Generous incentive program recognising both billable performance and broader contribution
Employee recruitment referral program
30 weeks paid parental leave for all permanent staff
Superannuation contributions while on parental leave
External coach to support through various stages of parental leave
Support and paid leave for surrogacy and IVF treatment
Ability to purchase up to 3 weeks of annual leave a year
A gifted day of leave for your birthday month
Regular social events
Employee assistant program
Bonus program for non-fee earners
Discounted private health insurance
Annual flu vaccinations
Skin checks
Recognition awards
Access to professional development for all employees