Clyde & Co's Sydney office is currently recruiting for a
Lawyer/Associate, with at least 2 years' litigation experience, to
join our busy technology practice.
This is a newly created role for a motivated Associate with
experience in insurance / commercial disputes and a passion to build a
career in cyber and technology litigation.
Clyde & Co has Australia's leading Digital Law, Privacy and Cyber
Incident Response team. That team focuses on the full life cycle of
data/tech/privacy issues for global and local clients, both ASX
listed, mid market and SME.
The team is experiencing huge growth in litigation arising from
technology contractual disputes, cyber incidents, privacy incidents
and cutting edge issues from fintech clients.
We are looking for the right candidate to help the team take the
existing practice to the next level. This highly collaborative team is
looking for a great cultural fit to help provide an end to end
solution to clients for all their digital privacy and security needs.
The right person will be driven, motivated to grow with the practice
and demonstrate good client skills. The team's work comes from
corporates, insurers and professional bodies. The role will offer a
fantastic opportunity to work on market-leading matters and to build
on strong client relationships already in place.
A passion and strong focus on litigation and dispute resolution is
key. Future growth opportunities include class actions arising from
privacy and security breaches as well as complex, cross jurisdictional
litigation with a strong tech focus.
technology contract breaches;
cyber breaches;
privacy complainants and disputes;
consumer law breaches;
negligence claims;
insurance claims (specifically cyber and financial lines); and
other related digital law, technology, media and fintech disputes.
The team also advises domestic and international insurers on coverage
in claims under technology errors and omissions and cyber liability
insurance policies. These are often high-value, high-profile and
complex. The team has been involved in most of the high-profile
incidents in recent history. A passion for toothy, complex coverage
issues will be highly regarded.
Key skills and experience
We're looking for an ambitious lawyer who enjoys working as part of
dynamic and collaborative team.
Strong academic credentials.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the
ability to work independently.
Self-driven with excellent time management skills and the ability
to manage competing priorities effectively.
Excellent analytical, research and verbal and written
communication skills.
Excellent drafting skills with strong attention to detail
(including with preparation of evidence, court documents and advices
to client).
Strong technical ability wih assisting with managing medium to
large scale litigation.
Strong ability to pick up on new concepts and matters.
Strong understanding of civil procedure rules (particularly in the
Federal and NSW jurisdictions) and familiarity with rules of evidence.
Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, as well as the
ability to work independently.
Commercial awareness and confidence in building a rapport with
clients to gain a better understanding of their business' needs and
assisting with actively developing these client relationships.
About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region
When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners,
2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70
offices and associated offices worldwide. Our values are the
principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our
endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our
firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act
boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by
progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects
the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an
environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its
legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this
through pro bono work, volunteering, and charitable partnerships, and
minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our
commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious
emissions reduction targets. For more information, please visit www.clydeco.com
We offer a range of tailored benefits
and support, including discounted private health insurance, first
class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.
Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our
core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and
prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow
everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all
applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of
background or identity.
How To Apply
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This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic and
progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please
submit your application which must include a Cover Letter, CV/Resume
and Academic Transcript.
