Senior Privacy Lawyer

The Opportunity:
We currently have an exciting new opportunity available for a Senior Privacy Lawyer to join our Data and Tech Regulatory Team as a Senior Manager in our Brisbane office on a permanent basis.
The role forms part of our global Risk & Compliance function and you will have the opportunity to work collaboratively across functions to ensure the continued delivery of strategic objectives.
As the Senior Manager, Data and Tech Regulatory you'll focus on developing our current Data Tech and Regulatory (DTR) team and leading on DTR Team BAU work as well as supporting the UK-based Head of Data Tech and Regulatory with strategic initiatives.
You will help drive the Risk & Compliance objectives relating to Data and Tech to ensure compliance, enable and support the successful delivery of the firms digital transformation and data strategy underpinning the 2027 business plan.
This role is based in Australia, however it is set in the context of a global international firm and will aim to gain maturity in the Data and Tech space globally.
About you:
The successful candidate will have;

• At least 5 years' PQE in data protection and some tech/IT legal experience in-house and/or within a law firm and experience of managing a small team
• Experience in designing and implementing data protection compliance programmes
• Deep expertise in Data Privacy and corresponding information security issues faced by international global law firms and sound experience in dealing with these issues at all level of the organisation
• Expert understanding on the partnership model and the challenges faced by today's legal industry
• Ability to put an argument across in a clear, articulate way showing sound business acumen to the partnership, senior management or clients of the firm
• In depth knowledge of key rules influencing the governance of law firms: solicitor regulatory rules, GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Privacy Act 1988 including data protection laws impact on AML regulations; FCPA and Anti-Bribery Act UK; Tax transparency regulations; financial sanctions (US, EU, UK, Australia);
• Expertise in data compliance and governance frameworks

What makes Ashurst a great place to work?
We offer you all the things you should expect from an international law firm, some of which include:

• competitive remuneration with the flexibility to reward high performance;
• flexible working;
• complimentary gym memberships;
• corporate health plans;
• a global professional development offering for all employees; and
• an industry-leading programme that celebrates diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to delivering positive impacts to our communities through our Social Impact programme, with a strong emphasis on working with First Nations people through our pro bono practice.
We aim to recruit, retain and promote the best people from the widest possible talent pools. We are committed to offering a safe and welcoming environment for all employees to ensure they are supported to work at their best.
Beyond this, what sets Ashurst apart from others is our global strength, our drive to innovate and collaborate, and our commitment to excellence. It is these values that make Ashurst a unique place to work.
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