Lawyer / Senior Lawyer

• Permanent opportunity to shape and support major technology, digital and transformation initiatives across the Group. 
• Hybrid and flexible working model within a collaborative, high-performing and genuinely supportive team culture. 
• Location flexibility across Sydney or Melbourne, with exposure to senior leaders, complex legal matters and emerging technologies including AI.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lawyer/Senior Lawyer to join our Technology Legal team, partnering closely with the team responsible for managing Westpac's technology assets, strategic supplier relationships and technology contracts. In this role you will work on a diverse and interesting mix of complex technology matters.  

Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing, drafting, and leading negotiations on technology contracts and transactions. 
• Identifying and resolving legal issues and briefing stakeholders on key matters and status of negotiations.
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support our legal and risk strategy, including Westpac Group’s compliance with laws and internal policies in a proactive manner. 

You'll be an experienced technology lawyer who enjoys partnering closely with the business and helping stakeholders navigate complex legal and commercial challenges. Comfortable working in fast-paced environments, you'll bring sound judgement, a pragmatic approach and a collaborative mindset, along with the ability to influence outcomes across a complex organisation.

• 6+ years PQE advising on complex technology, digital and cyber matters, with strong capability across technology contracting, negotiation and legal risk management. 
• Sound commercial judgement and the ability to provide practical legal advice that enables business outcomes while appropriately managing risk. 
• The confidence to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, influence decision-making and navigate complex environments. 
• Curiosity about emerging technologies and innovation, including developments across AI, privacy, data and digital transformation. 
• A collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to balance competing priorities while delivering high-quality work.

Just as important as the work is the team you'll be joining. A highly regarded Technology Legal team known for being collaborative, supportive and genuinely low ego. Team members actively share knowledge, help one another manage competing priorities and create an environment built on trust, flexibility and mutual respect. This is a team that enjoys working together and maintains professional excellence with wellbeing and flexibility. 

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