Associate - Deloitte Legal - Brisbane

Job Requisition ID: 42103 

Role: IP, Data & Technology Lawyer (Associate)

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• We value in-person connection with our teams and clients, with flexibility to balance work and life

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced lawyer to join our intangibles, data and technology team within the Brisbane office of Deloitte Legal.

In this role, you will advise on a broad range of intellectual property, technology, data, digital transformation, commercialisation and innovation matters. Working closely with the Brisbane Partner and Director, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of technology-enabled transactions, intangibles structuring, data and Ai governance, commercialisation arrangements and strategic advisory work for some of the world's largest and most innovative organisations, as well as Australian government and research sector clients.

You will be responsible for coordinating end-to-end engagement delivery, including managing client interactions, and coordinating work performed by the team members.  You will be encouraged to provide legal services in an innovative and technology enabled way, and you will frequently work with other Deloitte teams locally and globally including Tax, Strategy, Risk and Transactions as well as Technology and Assurance teams.

About the team

Deloitte Legal is a fast-growing Australian incorporated legal practice with offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. As part of a global network, we have access to more than 2,500 legal practitioners who operate in more than 80 countries. We also work closely with other businesses within Deloitte to deliver holistic business solutions to our clients and to make an impact that matters.

If you’re looking for a team that’s driven, supportive and will nurture your career – Deloitte Legal is the place for you. 

What will your typical day look like?

With responsibility for the delivery of legal services to a diverse range of clients and the ability to develop skills across a variety of practice areas, there will be no typical day. You will work across a wide portfolio of clients, including large multinationals, Australian listed companies, significant net worth private groups, middle market businesses, not-for-profits (including pro bono opportunities) and governments.

Enough about us, let’s talk about you.

You will be proactive and self-motivated.

You will have:

• A Queensland Practising Certificate or admitted and eligible to hold a Queensland Practising Certificate. 


• At least of 4 years post admission experience in a leading law firm or in-house environment.


• Experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on IP and technology contracts.


• Experience advising on technology, data, digital transformation, software, AI or innovation-related matters.


• Strong understanding of IP concepts and legal issues in broader commercial transactions.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high attention to detail.


• The ability to work autonomously and take initiative as you manage engagements under the supervision of a Legal Practitioner Director and Managing Associate.


• The desire to take an active leadership role on engagements, with key clients and in the market.


• Excellent organisational skills and ability to handle competing priorities.


• Ability to work effectively as part of an energetic and highly collaborative national team, including the ability to instruct, mentor and train persons who are not always in the same office (due to Deloitte Flex arrangements).


• Ability to adapt to a growing business at an exciting time where service offerings are being regularly reviewed to meet changing needs.


• Ability to “think outside the box” and be flexible in the delivery of services to meet our clients’ evolving expectations.


• Curiosity about emerging technologies and a willingness to embrace innovative ways of working, including the responsible use of AI-enabled tools, legal technology and technology-driven service delivery models.


• A background, qualification or formal education in technology, computer science, software engineering, data analytics, information systems, STEM disciplines or related technical fields will be highly regarded.


• Corporate and commercial law experience is highly desirable.


• Experience in data and privacy, technology procurement, digital transformation projects, research commercialisation, software licensing, cybersecurity, AI governance or intellectual property commercialisation would be highly regarded.

If you don’t fit perfectly into the above descriptions but you feel you have invaluable experience which you feel would be valuable in the role, you are welcome to apply or contact us for a confidential discussion. 

Why Deloitte?

At Deloitte, we focus our energy on interesting and impactful work. We’re always learning, innovating, and setting the standard; making a positive difference to our clients and our society. We put coaching at the heart of what we do, helping our people grow their careers in any direction – whether it be up, moving into something new, or even moving across the world.  

We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We have a diverse collection of people from different backgrounds, with different experiences, gender identities, abilities and thinking styles. What binds us together is a shared commitment to value everyone’s perspective and to cultivate inclusion; so that our work environment is a safe space we can all belong. 

We value in-person connection with our clients and our colleagues. We offer several ways for you to work flexibly so that you can serve your clients, stay connected with your team, and manage your personal priorities. 

We help you live and work well. To support your personal and professional life, we offer a range of perks and benefits, including retail discounts, wellbeing leave, paid volunteering days, twelve flexible working options, market-leading parental leave and return to work support package. 

Next Steps

Sound like the sort of role for you? Apply now. 

By applying for this job, you’ll be assessed against the Deloitte Talent Standards. We’ve designed these standards so that you can grow in your career, and we can provide our clients with a consistent and exceptional Deloitte employee experience globally. The preferred candidate will be subject to background screening by Deloitte or by their external third-party provider.