Senior Privacy & Telecommunications Lawyer| 6-12 Month Secondment
Brisbane | Melbourne | Sydney | Perth| Hybrid
Elevate Legal Talent is seeking an experienced Privacy & Telecommunications Lawyer for a 6 to 12-month secondment with one of Australia’s leading telecommunications businesses.
The successful candidate will play a key advisory role across privacy, telecommunications regulation, compliance, and emerging legislative reform initiatives. This role will suit a senior lawyer who is comfortable operating autonomously and providing strategic, commercially focused legal advice to a broad range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Advising on Privacy Act obligations and related compliance requirements
- Providing guidance on Part 13 of the Telecommunications Act, including matters relating to protected information
- Advising on obligations arising under the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act
- Supporting the General Counsel and responses to law enforcement requests & associated compliance considerations
- Assisting with telecommunications regulatory reform initiatives and legislative change projects
- Advising on privacy issues arising in the context of domestic and family violence matters
- Supporting the implementation and interpretation of the Scam Prevention Framework and related regulatory requirements
- Providing ongoing strategic and operational legal support to business stakeholders on privacy and telecommunications compliance matters
About You
We are looking for an Australian-qualified lawyer with 10+ years' post-admission experience and:
- Strong experience advising on Australian privacy laws and regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated telecommunications sector experience, particularly in relation to:
- Part 13 Telecommunications Act obligations/Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act requirements
- A strong understanding of regulated industries and complex legislative frameworks
- Experience navigating regulatory reform and implementing legal change initiatives
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience with Government or telecommunications industry experience will be highly regarded. Why Join?
This is an opportunity to become embedded within a sophisticated in-house legal team and work closely with senior stakeholders on complex, varied and business-critical Privacy matters.
You will join a collaborative environment, gain exposure to a broad range of workplace issues and have the flexibility of a hybrid working model.
If this sounds like your next move, apply today or contact the Elevate Legal Talent team for a confidential discussion.
To apply
If you are qualified, interested, and available, please send the following to
Jerome Dupuy–
[email protected]
- Your updated/ most recent resume *please ensure it has your email address and phone number.
- An email stating how your experience relates to the requirements above.
About Elevate
Elevate’s global Community of Talent is made up of highly qualified lawyers and legal professionals with solid technical training and experience drawn from leading law firms and law departments. We provide an unparalleled platform for talent to work with innovative companies and law firms around the world in a variety of exciting and challenging roles. We pride ourselves on respecting your individuality and choice of career, allowing you to bring your very best to each role, to continue to develop your experience, expertise, professional network, and voice, and be supported with a package of benefits tailored to your needs!
Join a world where legal and business teams achieve incredible outcomes, together.
Diversity and Inclusion Policy
Equitability and Inclusion are critical to ElevateFlex’s success. As The Law Company, changing the legal business landscape, we know a diverse, inclusive work culture is at the heart of attracting, retaining, and celebrating the industry’s most talented people. We empower our employees to bring their whole selves to work because we know that diversity of experience and perspective drive innovation and is simply positive business.
As a strong proponent of diversity, equitability, and inclusion, ElevateFlex is committed to hiring diverse candidates from all backgrounds. We invite you to apply to become part of the ElevateFlex Team – help us change the legal business landscape and make a dent in the legal universe.
📌 Senior Privacy & Telecommunications Lawyer (Brisbane)
🏢 Elevate
📍 Brisbane