About Herbert Smith Freehills As one of the world’s leading law firms, we advise many of the largest and most ambitious organisations across all major regions of the globe. With over 5,000 people, including 3,100 lawyers and over 2,000 business services professionals, operating from our global network of offices across Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and North America, Herbert Smith Freehills is at the heart of the new global business landscape providing premium quality, full-service legal advice. We recognise that the success of our business and our clients relies on the skills, knowledge and ideas of all our people. Our environment is one in which high performance is expected, in return, we will provide you with rewards and opportunities tailored to your personal and professional goals. The Opportunity We have an opportunity for experienced lawyers with an expertise in Cyber Security and Data Governance to join our growing team in Melbourne. In this role you will work closely with Partner Cameron Whittfield and other leading Partners and senior lawyers across our national group. Cameron has over 25 years’ experience working extensively for clients in Australia and internationally on technology-related legal issues. Cameron specialises in cyber / information security (and incident response), emerging technologies (including blockchain and AI solutions) and technology transactions. Herbert Smith Freehills’ growing global cyber practice is a key strategic choice growth area in our Ambition 2025 strategy. Your day could typically involve: Acting as lead associate on client matters, including drafting and negotiating the preparation of proposals, estimates and pitches. Being part of the cyber leadership team, developing firm strategies and client support programs, advising legal teams, commercial clients, C-suite and directors. Advising on data security, cyber and technology transactions, including managing cyber incidents and cyber resilience, as well as supporting all practice groups and industries on "all things cyber". Working closely with other legal teams across the firm to deliver an integrated service to our clients. Project managing client matters to ensure that key deadlines are met, including working closely with other legal teams across the firm to deliver an integrated service to our clients. Managing and building external client relationships, including assisting with business development activities for key existing clients and new clients. Mentoring junior associates in the team and assisting with providing training to junior associates both in the team and across the firm. To be successful in this role, you will have: Demonstrable private practice or similar experience in TMT specifically advising on data security, cyber and / or technology transactions. Interest in TMT and the intersection of emerging technologies, the digital economy and the law. Admission to practise in Australia or New Zealand. Excellent attention to detail and drafting and negotiation skills. Advanced legal skills, including complex drafting, negotiation and project management skills; strong business development skills and a track record of leading transactions. Full understanding of law firm profitability and key drivers for financial efficiency; and ability to manage costs and budgets. The team: We have one of the largest TMT practices in Australia, bringing together lawyers who advise on matters relating to telecommunications, technology, commercial intellectual property, outsourcing, media and broadcasting, privacy, e-commerce and transitional services. The team also advises on related M&A matters. Our experience and advice spans TMT in its widest sense. Working closely with our telco team, we have a leading cyber, privacy and data protection practice, advising on all aspects of privacy law, information regulation, regulatory compliance matters, data breaches, cyber security, information security, subject access requests, employee monitoring and surveillance, data retention, and compliance with international data protection requirements. Data protection and privacy: we work on many transactions involving the transfer, sharing, mining and analysis of a wide variety of data sources, which inevitably introduces complex data protection issues, from compliance with privacy law to the consideration of multi-jurisdictional data protection requirements. We help clients manage risk appropriately in any endeavours involving the commercialisation of data and acting in compliance with the relevant data protection laws. Cyber and Data Security: full life cycle support: our global and highly experienced, cross-practice team advises on cyber and data security issues wherever they may arise, and simultaneously across multiple jurisdictions where an incident requires it. Our TMT team has been growing year-on-year. We are now a national team of 6 partners and we continue to grow at all levels. What you can expect from us: We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 5,000 professionals. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions. We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you. We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals. We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control. For more benefits on offer such as our 26 weeks paid parental leave, holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click/ copy this link into your browser - https://marketing.hsf.com/20/29354/landing-pages/hsf-benefits.pdf Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+ and neurodivergent individuals, as well as individuals of all ages, cultures, genders and abilities. We’re a safe, inclusive and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people. For more information, or a confidential discussion, please reach out to Ashley Irving, Recruitment Manager at ashley.irving@hsf.com Team Corporate Working Pattern Full time Location Melbourne, Sydney Contract type Permanent Contract Diversity & Inclusion At Herbert Smith Freehills you will be part of a diverse, innovative culture where high performance, client focus and highly engaged people are our differentiator. People at our firm come from a range of backgrounds and bring a wide variety of experiences and perspectives to their work with us. We strive to ensure that our inclusive environment means you feel valued and able to perform at your best by being your authentic self at work. We know that our future success not only depends on being innovative and progressive in the changing legal market but, most importantly, on our people feeling highly engaged in meaningful work. We understand that you have commitments and personal interests outside of work and we strive to create a working environment based on mutual trust and respect, in which you can perform at your best whilst maintaining sustainable balance across your life.