Government & Commercial Law (Privacy) - Lawyer / Associate

We're growing fast and need a talented lawyer to tackle information law and digital transformation projects with Natalie Butler and her team.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Due to growth, we have an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to join our Government & Commercial Law team in Canberra to work with Natalie Butler and her team on a range of information law engagements and digital transformation projects.

The role will involve supporting and advising Government clients to navigate the intersection between privacy law, confidentiality / secrecy provisions and decisions made under legislation.

Who We Are Looking For

The successful candidate will have between 2-5 years’ experience in information law with particular expertise in federal privacy law and related regulatory frameworks and an excellent working knowledge of archives, FOI and statutory secrecy provisions. You will be familiar with privacy threshold assessments, privacy impact assessments and similar data privacy risk and compliance reviews (whether as an instructing lawyer or privacy practitioner), managing privacy complaints / incidents and the growing body of guidance material about the responsible and ethical use of data. Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a highly collaborative team with the ability to build and maintain effective client and peer relationships.

What We Offer

• Flexible working
• Dress for your day
• Discounted health insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia
• Study and exam leave
• Competitive referral bonus
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.

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