Allygroup is seeking an experienced Privacy and FOI Lawyer to support a high-performing legal team providing advice on privacy, freedom of information, information governance, and administrative law matters. This opportunity offers the chance to work on complex and high-profile privacy and FOI issues, providing practical legal advice to support compliance, risk management, and government accountability obligations. The successful candidate will work closely with legal and business stakeholders, contributing to privacy governance frameworks, FOI processes, information management practices, and regulatory compliance activities.

This engagement is offered for an initial 3-6-month term. Sydney-based candidates are preferred. However, other arrangements will be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

Due to the nature of the work, a current NV1 security clearance is mandatory.

Key responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

- Providing legal advice on privacy, freedom of information, information governance, and administrative law matters
- Supporting privacy compliance frameworks and privacy governance activities
- Advising on the interpretation and application of the Privacy Act, Australian Privacy Principles, and related obligations
- Conducting and reviewing privacy impact assessments and providing privacy-by-design advice for current initiatives and technologies
- Managing privacy incidents, data breaches, complaints, and regulatory enquiries
- Supporting engagement with regulators and coordinating responses to privacy-related investigations and requests
- Managing FOI requests, statutory timeframes, and document search processes
- Preparing draft FOI decisions, statements of reasons, schedules of documents, and related correspondence




- Advising on FOI exemptions, disclosure obligations, and review processes
- Supporting internal reviews, Information Commissioner reviews, and tribunal proceedings
- Developing and maintaining privacy and FOI policies, procedures, guidance materials, and registers
- Delivering privacy and FOI training and awareness activities across the organisation
- Working collaboratively with legal, operational, technical, and corporate stakeholders
- Contributing to effective risk management, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Maintaining high-quality legal records and knowledge management practices

Our ideal candidate To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

- Minimum 7 years PAE
- Strong experience providing advice on privacy, freedom of information, administrative law, or information governance matters
- Sound knowledge of the Privacy Act 1988, Australian Privacy Principles, Freedom of Information Act 1982, and related legislative frameworks
- Experience managing privacy compliance activities, privacy impact assessments, and privacy risk matters
- Experience handling FOI requests, reviews, and statutory decision-making processes
- The ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice within tight timeframes
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage complex, sensitive, and high-profile matters
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills,



including the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a practical and accessible manner
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across diverse business areas
- The ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
- A proactive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

What you need to do now To apply, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button above or send a current resume and cover letter to our team at [email protected] expressing your interest in this opportunity. For a confidential talk in relation to this position, please call us on [02 5104 3170](tel:02 5104 3170). You may also contact our office via phone or email to arrange a Video Relay call or other call services through The National Relay Service. Plain, large font copies of this ad (and related position description/s) may also be requested by emailing [email protected].

About Allygroup

Allygroup is a law firm which specialises in legal management consultancy, legal project management and legal recruitment.

Allygroup is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and endeavour to put forward the best candidates regardless of their gender, disability, neurodivergence, or cultural or religious identity.

If you identify as a person with a disability or neurodivergence, as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, LGBTQIA+, or from a culturally or linguistically diverse background and would like to disclose this information, we encourage you to do so in your application or included cover letter.

📌 Privacy & FOI Lawyercleared) (Sydney)
🏢 Allygroup
📍 Sydney